Description
This festive Grinch Fluff is a fun and colorful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy cream cheese is blended with vanilla pudding, cool whip, and mini marshmallows, then tinted green for a whimsical, eye-catching treat. Topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries, it’s a delightful fluff salad that’s easy to prepare and sure to bring cheer to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened, room temperature
- 3.4 oz vanilla pudding packet
- 1 ½ cup cold milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring (3-5 drops)
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 container cool whip
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Red and green sprinkles
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Vanilla Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding packet until smooth and lump-free. Add 3-5 drops of green food coloring and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Combine Pudding with Cream Cheese: Slowly mix the green vanilla pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the container of cool whip until fully incorporated, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Add Mini Marshmallows: Fold in the mini marshmallows until they are evenly coated with the fluff mixture.
- Chill: Cover the bowl or transfer the mixture to a serving dish and seal with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the fluff to set.
- Serve and Garnish: When ready to serve, dollop whipped cream on top, sprinkle with red and green sprinkles, and place a maraschino cherry on each serving for a festive finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
- This fluff salad can be made the night before to save time and enhance flavor blending.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Green food coloring amount can be adjusted to reach desired shade of green.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
