Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad

This creamy, delicious strawberry marshmallow fluff is the ultimate summer salad!  Made with fresh strawberries, marshmallows, cream cheese, Jell-o and whipped topping, this easy strawberry fluff salad recipe will be your new go-to cookout dish!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad – The Perfect Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe

Love a sweet side-dish recipe to serve at a cookout or pot-luck? This Strawberry Fluff Salad is the perfect option.

This dessert-like “salad” is a great addition to any pot-luck table. Made with fresh strawberries, marshmallows, strawberry Jell-o, cream cheese and more, this sweet side dish will quickly become a summertime favorite!

 This Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad is a combination of two of my other recipes – my Lemon OREO Fluff Salad and my Creamy Strawberry Pie.

How do you make strawberry fluff?

Step 1: Make the Creamy Base

1. Using a hand or stand mixer, you’ll begin by creaming together the cream cheese and sugar.  
2. Next, you’ll dissolve a package of strawberry Jell-o into cold milk.  With your mixer running on the lowest speed, slowly and gradually add the milk mixture to the cream cheese mixture.  You’ll continue to mix this together until smooth.  
3. Then, add the whipped topping, and mix until smooth.  The creamy base will still be liquid-like, and just slightly thick. (like photo above)

Step 2: Fold in Fresh Strawberries

To the creamy base, you’ll fold in about three cups of fresh strawberries that have been hulled and sliced.

Can I use frozen strawberries for strawberry fluff?

Yes. If fresh strawberries are unavailable, frozen strawberries are a good option. Before adding to the salad, let the strawberries thaw completely in a strainer so any excess moisture can be removed.

Step 3: Add Mini Marshmallows

Like any good fluff salad recipe, you’ll need plenty of mini marshmallows.  Not only do the marshmallows help give the salad it’s “fluff”, but they add great texture and sweetness to the salad.  

For this recipe I added about three cups of marshmallows. Fold together the strawberries and marshmallows to the creamy base.  

How long does strawberry fluff salad need to refrigerate?

Chill the salad for at least 2-3 hours before serving.  This is a critical step, as you’ll need all the ingredients to set-up and become more firm.  

If making this salad for an evening meal, make the base of the salad earlier in the day, so there is ample time to let the salad set-up and chill.

Step 4: Top with Extra Strawberries, Marshmallows and Graham Crackers

Just before it’s time to serve, transfer the fluff salad to a serving bowl, and top with additional strawberry slices, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces for a pretty garnish.  

Note: If you are going to add graham crackers to the salad, make sure you leave them out until just before serving. If you add the crackers before chilling the salad, they will become rather soggy.

FAQ’s for making Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff:

You’ll quickly discover that this fantastic strawberry fluff salad will be a family favorite all through spring and summer.  It’s always a hit at any pot-luck or cookout and is typically one of the first dishes to disappear!

Love strawberries? Here are some of our most popular strawberry recipes:

If you’re loving this awesome strawberry fluff salad, check out some of my other delicious summer salad recipes:

• Snickers Apple Salad
• Pistachio Fluff
• Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
• Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
• Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
• Cherry Jell-O Pretzel Salad
• Lemon OREO Fluff Salad
• Italian Chopped Salad
• Italian Tortellini Salad
• Cucumber Melon Fruit Salad 
• Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad
• Cranberry Fluff Salad

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Strawberry Fluff Salad

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

This creamy, strawberry marshmallow fluff is the ultimate summer salad! Made with fresh strawberries, marshmallows, cream cheese, Jell-o and whipped topping, this easy strawberry fluff salad recipe will be your new go-to cookout dish!

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Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg., cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 2 c. milk
• 1 (3 oz.) pkg., strawberry Jell-o
• 1 (8 oz.) container, frozen whipped topping, thawed (or use my Homemade Cool Whip Recipe)
• 3 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
• 3 c. mini marshmallows

Optional Toppings:

• Graham Crackers, crumbled (about 1 large cracker)
• Strawberry slices
• Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

1. With a hand or stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the Jell-o into the milk. With the mixer running on the lowest speed, slowly and gradually pour the milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Mix on low until completely combined. Fold in the whipped topping or use my Homemade Cool Whip recipe. Mixture will be slightly thin but creamy. Fold in the strawberries and marshmallows.
3. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours for the fluff to firm up.
4. Before serving, transfer the strawberry fluff to a serving bowl and top with additional strawberry slices, marshmallows, and graham cracker pieces, if desired.

Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container. Will keep for up to 3-4 days refrigerated.

If adding graham crackers, be sure to add them just before serving so they don't get soggy.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 3g