Description
This Blueberry Fluff Salad is a delightful and creamy no-bake dessert featuring blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping, combined with mini marshmallows, pineapple chunks, and sliced almonds for a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Easy to prepare and chilled to meld flavors, it’s an ideal refreshing treat for gatherings or as a sweet side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 21 ounces blueberry pie filling
- 1 ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed but still cold
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 ¾ cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup fresh blueberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, and sour cream until well incorporated, creating a smooth and creamy base for the salad.
- Fold in solids: Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, pineapple chunks, and sliced almonds. Mix carefully to ensure even distribution without deflating the whipped topping, which provides the fluffy texture.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling process allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly, improving the overall texture and taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold, garnished with fresh blueberries if desired. Enjoy it as a refreshing dessert or a sweet side dish that’s sure to please at any occasion.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the whipped topping is thawed but still cold before mixing to maintain fluffiness.
- You can substitute the blueberry pie filling with fresh blueberries mixed with a bit of sugar and cornstarch if preferred.
- Chilling the salad longer than 30 minutes can enhance the flavor, so consider refrigerating for up to 2 hours ahead of serving.
- Feel free to toast the sliced almonds lightly for extra crunch and a deeper nutty flavor.
- This recipe is best served cold and should be stored in the refrigerator, consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
