Description
Grinch Fluff is a festive, creamy dessert salad perfect for holiday gatherings. This vibrant green fluff combines smooth cream cheese, sweet vanilla pudding, airy cool whip, and mini marshmallows, topped with colorful sprinkles and cherries for a playful presentation. It’s easy to prepare, chilled for a refreshing texture, and ideal for serving a crowd of 12.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding packet
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring (3-5 drops)
- 1 container cool whip (approximately 8 oz)
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Red and green sprinkles, for garnish
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vanilla Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding packet until smooth and free of lumps. Add 3 to 5 drops of green food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the green vanilla pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring carefully until fully blended. Then gently fold in the cool whip to maintain the fluffiness of the dessert.
- Add Marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows until they are evenly coated in the mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture throughout.
- Chill the Fluff: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top the fluff with whipped cream, colorful red and green sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry on each serving to create a festive look. Enjoy your Grinch Fluff!
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, making it a convenient make-ahead dessert for holiday parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (~120g)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
