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Fluff salad is a vintage favorite! Make this no bake dessert salad or side dish in just a few minutes. It is bursting with blueberry flavor, and easy to make, this will be your new favorite dessert for summer.
Step-by-step photos and instructions are below!
Around here, we are all about blueberry recipes Check out my No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake or my yummy Blueberry Waffles for more fabulousness!
We love this fluff salad – it is a real treat! It couldn’t be easier to make, either. You basically dump the ingredients in a bowl and mix them up, and it’s done!
You can eat it immediately if you want to (but it does benefit from a little chill time – don’t we all?).
A crowd favorite: This is great for a hot summer day since it is no-bake, and the perfect addition to your next picnic, pot luck or holiday table. Loaded with blueberry flavor, this is a sweet treat that is always the first to go!
The simple ingredients includes blueberry pie filling, sweet pineapple, condensed milk, sour cream, marshmallows, nuts and cool whip (aka whipped topping).
Bonus points because it’s called a “salad”, so therefore it must be good for you! (do not come for me, I know this isn’t diet food).
You can serve this family style, or you can make it into individual sized portions. Just scoop it into cups or glasses and decorate with fresh berries.
Try these individual dessert ideas: Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse, Strawberry Eton Mess, or Oreo Dirt Pudding Parfaits, or try this Blueberry Delight from Savoring the Good!
What you'll find in this post: hide
1 Why you’ll love this recipe:
2 Frequently Asked Questions
3 Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes
4 Recommended Equipment/Tools
5 How to make Fluff Salad
6 Kylee’s Notes
7 More easy dessert recipes
8 Blueberry Fluff Salad
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super easy to make, and only 8 commonly found ingredients.
- One of my favorite things about this recipe is you don’t need any special equipment to make it, and it can be made in just a few minutes.
- No bake – no heating up the house!
- Adaptable. No need to make this exact recipe. Mix your dessert salad up with different flavors. Add or remove ingredients. Make this your own! (Make a cherry fluff salad with fresh cherries, or a strawberry fluff salad just as easily).
- Make a Banana Split Fluff Salad. Just add cherry pie filling and fresh banana chunks (maybe some coconut too)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fluff salad?
It’s essentially fruit and creamy ingredients combined to be a fluffy, fruity delight.
What does fluff salad taste like?
I would describe this is a creamy fruit salad, similar to a jello salad or Ambrosia salad.
I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Blueberry Pie Filling. Switch up up and use any other pie filling flavor to change the base flavor of this dessert salad. You could absolutely make your own pie filling if you wish.
Some Fluff desserts use jello or pudding mixed in the base, but pie filling really works to keep the creamy texture and bump up that blueberry flavor. - Sweetened Condensed Milk. Grab a can, or make your own!
- Whipped Topping. Also known as cool whip, you can also make your own whipped cream for this salad.
- Sour Cream. You could use low fat sour cream or full fat, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt.
- Mini Marshmallows. If you can’t find the minis, just grab the bigger ones and slice them up. For a fun color use the pastel colored mini marshmallows instead of white marshmallows.
- Pineapple chunks. I like these for the texture, but crushed pineapple works too (be sure to drain both chunks or crushed if using). Substitute shredded coconut in place of the pineapple chunks. Any canned fruit works (fruit co*cktail will give you some good texture and color too as it contains maraschino cherries and other fruits).
- Almonds. These provide a yummy crunchy texture. Substitute chopped pecans or walnuts for the sliced almonds. You can also leave out the nuts if you wish.
- Fresh blueberries. Any fresh fruit will work, but since we are using blueberry in the base, blueberries on top works!
- Large Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Can opener
- Spatula
- Plastic wrap
How to make Fluff Salad
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Make the base
In a large bowl, stir together the blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and sour cream.
Add in the chunkier ingredients
Fold in the mini marshmallows, pineapple and almonds, pineapple chunks until well combined.
Chill (the salad, and you)
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve cold.
Kylee’s Notes
How to Store
Cover any leftover salad and store in the fridge for up to three days.
Can you freeze fluff salad?
You can freeze it as well for up to three months in an airtight freezer safe container. However, there may be some texture changes so it’s best served fresh.
Can I make ahead?
Yes, you can make this recipe in advance up to a day before you want to serve it. Store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
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Blueberry Fluff Salad
5 from 3 votes
Fluff salad is a vintage favorite! Make this no bake dessert salad or side dish in just a few minutes. It is bursting with blueberry flavor, and easy to make!
Author: Kylee Ayotte
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Recommended Equipment
Can opener
Plastic Wrap
Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 21 oz blueberry pie filling
- 1 ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups whipped topping ((such as Cool Whip), thawed but still cold)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 ¾ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (for garnish if desired)
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping and sour cream.
Fold in the mini marshmallows, pineapple and almonds, pineapple chunks until well combined.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve cold.
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Notes
Substitutions & Variations
• Use other pie fillings to change the flavor of the dessert salad.
• Use light sour cream instead of full-fat sour cream.
• Use colored mini marshmallows instead of white mini marshmallows.
• Use 2 to 3 sliced ripe bananas instead of the pineapple chunks.
• Substitute shredded coconut in place of the pineapple chunks.
• Substitute chopped pecans or walnuts for the sliced almonds. You can also leave out the nuts if you wish.
How to Store
Cover any leftover salad and store in the fridge for up to three days.
Can you freeze?
You can freeze it as well for up to three months in an airtight freezer safe container. However, there may be some texture changes so it’s best served fresh.
Can I make ahead?
Yes, you can make this dessert salad in advance up to a day before you want to serve it. Store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 102g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Read More
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Carol Traber says
Wonderful fluff recipe! I was looking for something similar to what I grew up with but with berries! This was delicious!
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Emily says
My little one has been wanting to cook with me every weekend and I am always on the lookout for fun and delicious kid friendly recipes. This blueberry fluff DID NOT disappoint. It was super easy to whip together and really delicious! The whole family enjoyed. Highly recommend!
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