No-Bake Fluff Dessert
A delightful airy treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped cream (or Cool Whip)
- 1 cup diced fruit (strawberries, pineapples, peaches)
- 1 cup flavored gelatin (strawberry or raspberry)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your tools: Grab a large mixing bowl, a spatula or spoon, and a serving dish or individual cups.
- Start with the gelatin: In a separate bowl, dissolve the flavored gelatin in hot water. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix the creamy base: Combine the whipped cream (or Cool Whip) with mini marshmallows gently.
- Add in the rest: Fold in the diced fruit, the dissolved gelatin, and cottage cheese if using.
- Incorporate the nuts: Fold in the nuts for added crunch.
- Add some color: Stir in a few drops of your chosen food coloring.
- Chill and set: Transfer into your serving dish and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy: Scoop onto plates or into bowls and garnish if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the flavors and ingredients to suit your taste. This dessert can be made dairy-free and nut-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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