I like to call this Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe because it's just a fun thing to call it, but you can name this Strawberry Fluff Recipe whatever you want! Some people call this delicious fruit salad strawberry marshmallow fluff - just remember that it has strawberries and you're good!
This Strawberry Fruit Salad Recipe is REALLY good and not at all like that nasty fluff stuff my grandma made with Jell-O and marshmallows...and wasn't there cottage cheese or something in it?
UGH I hate cottage cheese and was always disappointed when I realized that it was fluff and not my delicious ambrosia salad. Who does that? Cottage cheese? YUCK! You won't find any of that in our strawberry marshmallow fluff recipe!
Why We Love This Strawberry Fluff Salad
The pecan and pretzel adds crunch in this Strawberry Fruit Salad Recipe add a bit of sweet and salty to the mix. Plus strawberries are amazing in themselves, so why the heck not!? This is just a fun recipe to make for brunches, afternoon tea parties with the girls, or just to snack on your own. YUM!
With spring in full swing, this is the perfect side dish to make for brunch, lunches or an afternoon snack too! The kids will especially love this sweet little dessert, especially if you let them help to prepare it!
This is Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Recipe
This fluffy delight is a great idea for your Easter brunch, or any springtime gathering. Summer barbecues, you name it - this is a fun and easy recipe to whip up and make your loved ones and friends feel special!
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Jump to RecipeLooking for More Easter Recipes Like this Strawberry Fruit Salad Recipe?
I have plenty of fun Easter dessert recipes on the blog, like this Easter Funfetti Dip Recipe. There are a few of my favorite tried and true recipes that I have shared over the years, like this Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies Recipe.
You can also check out our Orange Jello Fluff Salad recipe, as they're both deliciously fruity side dish recipes!
Ingredients needed to make Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, washed and quartered
- 8 ounces whipped topping
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Directions for making this Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe
Firstly, begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix together the pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Make sure that all of these ingredients are well coated and get that yummy sugar and butter into all of the nooks and crannies!
Spread your strawberry fluff base onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes, or until bubbly. Set aside to cool.
Break apart into small pieces once it is completely cooled down.
Doesn't this Strawberry fluff look yummy? Give it a try and let me know what you think! And let me know if you add anything else to the mix, I am always interested in hearing about a different spin on one of the recipes I share with you guys!
If you are a fan of citrusy fruits, check out this delicious Lemon Fluff Salad!
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Not Your Grandma's Strawberry Fluff Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzels crushed
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups strawberries 16 ounces fresh, washed and quartered
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix pretzels, pecans, brown sugar and melted butter in a bowl.
- Spread onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes or until bubbly.
- Set aside to cool. Break apart into small pieces once completely cool.
- Add cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until mixed well. Add in whipped topping and beat until combined.
- Fold berries and pretzels into cream mixture. Serve immediately.
- Store in the refrigerator, covered.
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Debbie says
I made your recipe for a birthday and it was delicious. Enjoyed by everyone. Question, can this salad be made with cranberry’s? Thanks
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The Real Person!
I am so glad that you liked it! Yes, you can use cranberries in place of the strawberries. But the taste will be a little different, of course! If you try it, please let mw know how it turned out!