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Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad

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A quick and easy 5-ingredient dessert salad combining fresh strawberries, angel food cake, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and milk for a creamy, nostalgic treat perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 6 cups angel food cake, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • Optional: splash of vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for macerating strawberries

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Rinse, hull, and slice the strawberries about 1/4 inch thick. If strawberries are not very sweet, sprinkle with a teaspoon of powdered sugar and toss gently.
  3. Cube the angel food cake into roughly 1-inch pieces. If the cake is very fresh, let it sit out for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
  4. Gently fold the prepared pudding into the whipped topping using a spatula until fully combined and light.
  5. In a large bowl, layer or gently fold together the cubed angel food cake, sliced strawberries, and creamy pudding-whipped topping mixture.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and cake to absorb creaminess.
  7. Before serving, gently stir the salad and optionally top with extra strawberry slices or mint leaves.

Notes

Do not overmix when folding pudding into whipped topping to preserve fluffiness. Use slightly stale or firm angel food cake to avoid sogginess. Chill at least 1 hour for best texture. Optional to add vanilla extract or powdered sugar to strawberries for extra sweetness. Can substitute gluten-free cake and dairy-free pudding and whipped topping for dietary needs.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, fluff salad, easy dessert, 5-ingredient dessert, potluck dessert, creamy dessert salad

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