Description
A delicious and creamy strawberry marshmallow salad with a hint of pink food coloring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (3 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups cubed pound cake or angel food cake
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies
- 1–2 drops pink food coloring
- Optional extra strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- PREPARE PUDDING BASE: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and fully combined, then let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- ADD COLOR: Add 1 drop of pink food coloring to the pudding mixture and gently stir until the color is evenly distributed, then adjust with an additional drop if a deeper shade is desired.
- FOLD IN WHIPPED TOPPING: Add the thawed whipped topping to the bowl and gently fold it into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and light in texture with an even pink color.
- ADD STRAWBERRIES: Stir in the sliced fresh strawberries, making sure each piece is coated in the creamy mixture.
- ADD MARSHMALLOWS: Fold in the mini marshmallows, distributing them evenly throughout for added softness and sweetness.
- ADD CAKE CUBES: Gently mix in the cubed pound cake or angel food cake, taking care not to overmix so the cubes keep their shape and texture.
- ADD TOPPING: Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies over the top just before serving to add a slight crunch.
- CHILL: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the texture to set properly.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled and can be garnished with extra strawberries if desired.
- For a variation, you can use different types of cake or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg