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Light and Creamy Pink Fluff Recipe

Andi Reis
This strawberry fluff is a light and creamy dessert (in the south, also a potluck side dish). Made with strawberry Jell-O, blended cottage cheese, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and fresh strawberries. Optional mini marshmallows or nuts add a fun twist to this classic dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling and chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3-oz pkg strawberry flavor gelatin powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese blended
  • 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1.25 cups crushed pineapple, drained well about half of a 20-oz can
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries washed, dried and sliced
  • Optional: 1 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup chopped nuts sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans work well

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Take the Cool Whip out to thaw if it's not already. Empty the can of crushed pineapple over a fine-mesh sieve to drain; you'll end up with a bit over a cup of drained crushed pineapple.
  • Boil the 1 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve the strawberry gelatin in the boiling water, stirring gently. Keep stirring as it cools to room temperature.
  • Important step for the creamiest result: With food processor or immersion blender, using a bowl scraper, add the cup of cottage cheese. Pulse until cottage cheese is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Transfer the smooth cottage cheese into the bowl with the cooled gelatin mixture. Add the Cool Whip on top.
  • Add the drained crushed pineapple, sliced fresh strawberries and if using, the mini marshmallows or nuts. Fold in everything gently. Don't use a whisk, since we want to keep as much air in the dessert as possible.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  • Garnish with additional sliced strawberries, even more Cool Whip, or a sprinkle of nuts or mini marshmallows.

Notes

Don't use fresh pineapple or the gelatin won't set. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.2mg
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