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Green Grinch Fluff Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This festive Grinch Fluff is a creamy, sweet, and colorful dessert salad perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with cream cheese, vanilla pudding, cool whip, and mini marshmallows, it’s vibrant green with a hint of fun from sprinkles and maraschino cherries. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve chilled, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings a whimsical touch to any celebration.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened, room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Pudding Mixture

  • 3.4 oz vanilla pudding packet
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk
  • 3-5 drops green food coloring

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 container cool whip
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • Red and green sprinkles

Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding packet until smooth and no lumps remain. Add 3-5 drops of green food coloring and mix well to achieve a vibrant green color.
  2. Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without lumps.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the green pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and uniform in color.
  4. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the container of cool whip to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
  5. Add Marshmallows: Incorporate the mini marshmallows by folding them into the mixture until they are fully coated.
  6. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and chill before serving.
  7. Garnish and Serve: When ready to serve, top the fluff with whipped cream, sprinkle red and green sprinkles over it, and add a maraschino cherry on top for a festive touch. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
  • This Grinch Fluff can be prepared the night before to save time on the day of serving.
  • For an even more festive look, consider adding additional colorful candies or themed holiday toppings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/green-grinch-fluff-salad-recipe/