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Peach Fluff

Peach fluff is a refreshingly light dessert salad that is all about the peach! This easy, crowd-pleasing dessert or side dish comes together in minutes!
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fluff recipes, peach desserts
Prep Time 45 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 161kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces Peach Jell-O mix
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 3 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches in juice - not syrup, well drained and chopped
  • 5 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Optional Toppings:

  • chopped pecans
  • mini marshmallows
  • chopped can peaches
  • maraschino cherries
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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together peach Jello mix (3 ounces) and hot water (1 cup) until Jello is completely dissolved. Pour in the cold water (1/2 cup) and stir to combine then place in the fridge to cool, for about 15 minutes.
    Step 1 how to make peach fluff, Stir together peach Jello and hot water. Pour in the cold water and refrigerate.
  • Remove the Jello from the fridge and pour in the vanilla pudding mix (dry) (5.1 ounces) and use a whisk to completely combine. Return the bowl to the fridge to thicken slightly, about 15 minutes.
    Step 2 how to make peach fluff salad, Pour the vanilla pudding mix.
  • In another medium bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat cream cheese (4 ounces) until fluffy. Fold in Cool Whip (8 ounces).
    Step 5 how to make peach fluff, Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Fold in the cream cheese (4 ounces) and Cool Whip mixture, chopped peaches (3 cans), mini marshmallows (5 ounces), and pecans (1 cup).
    Step 7 how to make peach fluff with Cool Whip, Fold in the cream cheese, Cool Whip mixture, peaches, marshmallows, and pecans. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or better, overnight.
  • Serve from bowl or place in individual dishes. Garnish, if desired, with extra marshmallow, chopped pecans, and a maraschino cherry.

Notes

  1. Which Canned Is Best: We like canned peaches in their own juice rather than in heavy syrup. The heavy syrup in this recipe doesn't allow the fluff to thicken correctly.
  2. Size Of Box: If you can only find a 6-ounce box of peach-flavored Jell-O, simple use half. You can also measure the weight with a kitchen scale. Here's my favorite (This is an affiliate link. If you buy from this link, I make a tiny bit of money, and it doesn't cost you anything! This really helps me and I truly appreciate your support friends!!)
  3. Make It BIG! This recipe doubles beautifully. It's great for when you want to serve a crowd.
  4. Serve It Up! You can serve Peach Fluff in individual dessert cups or in a large salad bowl.
  5. Remember: This dessert salad can be made in minutes. A one to two-hour refrigeration time is needed before serving.
  6. Switch It Up: Try using cheesecake, coconut, or white chocolate flavor pudding, in lieu of the vanilla pudding. All variations are delicious, so try it each way for variety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 152mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.2mg