Let’s whip up this classic fluff salad:

1. Prepare Jello Base:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the strawberry Jello mix powder.
• Carefully pour the 1 cup of boiling water over the Jello powder. Whisk immediately and thoroughly until all the Jello powder and sugar granules are completely dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).

2. Quick Chill with Ice:

• Add the 1 cup of crushed ice (or ice water/ice cubes totaling 1 cup) to the hot Jello mixture.
• Stir continuously until the ice is completely melted and the Jello mixture has thickened slightly and cooled down significantly (should feel cool or room temperature).

3. Add Pudding Mix:

• Add the dry instant vanilla pudding mix powder directly to the cooled Jello mixture.
• Whisk vigorously for about 1-2 minutes, until the pudding mix is thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes noticeably thicker.

4. Brief Chill:

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the pudding/Jello base to set slightly more.

5. Fold in Cool Whip:

• Remove the chilled Jello/pudding base from the refrigerator. Add the thawed Cool Whip.
• Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the Cool Whip into the Jello/pudding mixture until just combined and no streaks remain. Avoid stirring vigorously to keep the mixture light and fluffy.

6. Fold in Fruit and Marshmallows:

• Add the quartered fresh strawberries, the well-drained crushed pineapple, and the mini marshmallows to the bowl.
• Gently stir or fold these ingredients into the fluff mixture until evenly distributed. Be careful not to crush the strawberries or marshmallows.

7. Chill to Set:

• Cover the bowl again with plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the fluff to set completely.

8. Serve:

• Serve the Strawberry Fluff chilled, spooned into bowls or served directly from a decorative serving bowl (like a trifle bowl, as suggested).

An incredibly easy and fun dessert salad to make