Strawberry Fluff Salad Dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 oz Strawberry Jell-O mix
02 - 1 cup Hot water
03 - ½ cup Cold water
04 - 3.4 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 8 oz Cool Whip, 1 tub
06 - 24 oz Fresh strawberries, hulled, halved, and sliced
07 - 20 oz Crushed pineapple, drained well
08 - 10 oz Mini marshmallows, 1 bag

# Instructions:

01 - Mix the Strawberry Jell-O mix and hot water in a large mixing bowl until the powder is fully dissolved. Add the cold water and stir.
02 - Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.
03 - Remove the mixture from the fridge and add the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk until fully combined.
04 - Return the mixture to the refrigerator for an additional 15-20 minutes.
05 - Remove from the refrigerator and gently fold in the Cool Whip using a rubber spatula until well mixed, ensuring no white streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in the fresh strawberries, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows carefully.
07 - Return the mixture to the refrigerator and allow to set for 2 hours until the cream thickens.

# Notes:

01 - Drain strawberries thoroughly to prevent a watery texture.
02 - Fold ingredients gently to maintain the fluffiness of the Cool Whip.
03 - Chill the salad to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set.
04 - Add marshmallows just before serving to retain their structure.
05 - Opt for a quality, name-brand Cool Whip for better results.