Description
Light and creamy raspberry fluff salad showcases sweet marshmallow and tangy fruit flavors from midwestern potluck traditions. Fresh ingredients come together quickly for a delightful dessert side that satisfies all palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) frozen raspberries
- 32 oz (907 g) vanilla yogurt
- 8 oz (227 g) Cool-Whip, thawed
- 5.1 oz (145 g) vanilla instant pudding powder
Instructions
- Fusion Preparation: Whisk together yogurt and instant pudding mix in a spacious mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps, creating a creamy foundational layer.
- Texture Development: Gently fold whipped topping into the yogurt mixture, maintaining a light and airy consistency that will define the dessert’s signature fluffiness.
- Berry Integration: Carefully blend frozen raspberries into the mixture, allowing them to partially thaw and naturally distribute their vibrant color and intense flavor throughout the creamy base.
- Chilling and Melding: Refrigerate the raspberry fluff for 15-20 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their combined flavor profile while achieving an optimal serving temperature.
- Presentation Technique: Transfer the chilled dessert to a serving dish, using a soft spatula to create elegant swirls and peaks that highlight the dessert’s delicate pink-tinted appearance.
- Final Embellishment: Optionally garnish with fresh raspberries or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar just before serving to elevate the visual and flavor experience of this luxurious dessert.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps Carefully: Whisk pudding mix and yogurt thoroughly to eliminate any potential clumps, ensuring a silky-smooth base for your dessert.
- Fold Gently: Use a delicate folding technique when incorporating whipped topping to maintain the airy, light texture that defines this fluffy treat.
- Thaw Raspberries Strategically: Allow frozen raspberries to partially thaw naturally, which helps distribute their vibrant color and intense flavor throughout the salad.
- Make Ahead Confidently: Prepare the raspberry fluff up to 24 hours in advance, storing in the refrigerator to let flavors meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg