Description

This festive Grinch Fluff is a creamy, colorful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining tangy cream cheese, sweet vanilla pudding, and fluffy marshmallows, all tinted a vibrant green, it’s a fun and easy no-bake treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Garnished with whipped cream, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries, this fluffy salad brings a whimsical touch to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened, room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar
1 container Cool Whip

Pudding Mixture

3.4 oz vanilla pudding packet
1 ½ cup cold milk
3-5 drops green food coloring

Add-ins and Garnishes

3 cups mini marshmallows
Red and green sprinkles
Whipped cream, for garnish
Maraschino cherries, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding packet until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Add 3-5 drops of green food coloring and stir well until the color is evenly distributed.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
Combine pudding and cream cheese: Slowly mix the green vanilla pudding mixture into the beaten cream cheese until well combined and uniform in texture.
Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the container of Cool Whip into the cream cheese and pudding mixture, taking care to maintain the fluffiness.
Add marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows, making sure they are evenly coated with the fluff mixture.
Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the fluff to set.
Garnish and serve: Before serving, top the fluff with whipped cream, sprinkle festive red and green sprinkles on top, and place a maraschino cherry on each serving for a delightful presentation.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
This fluff salad can be prepared the night before to save time on the day of serving and to enhance the flavors.
For a less sweet version, reduce the powdered sugar to ¼ cup.
Optional: Use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought for a richer taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg