Description
Sweet summer dreams come alive in this Strawberry Cotton Candy Salad, blending whimsical nostalgia with fresh fruity delight. Delicate strawberries and dreamy cotton candy swirl together, creating a playful dessert that melts hearts and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup cotton candy (preferably pink)
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) tub whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 (3 ounces/85 grams) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 (3 ounces/85 grams) package strawberry gelatin
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Dissolve strawberry gelatin and vanilla pudding mix in 1/2 cup boiling water, stirring until completely integrated and smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, preventing any potential curdling or separation.
- Whip the topping into the cooled mixture, creating a light and airy texture with gentle folding motions.
- Gently fold chopped strawberries and marshmallows into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set firmly.
- Just before serving, delicately sprinkle and swirl cotton candy on top, letting it gradually melt and create a whimsical, sweet layer.
Notes
- Swap gelatin for vegetarian agar-agar to create a plant-based friendly version of this sweet treat.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-sugar whipped topping for a lighter dessert option.
- Freeze extra marshmallows beforehand to maintain their shape and prevent immediate melting when mixed into the salad.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or toasted coconut on top for an extra layer of texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 104 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg