Strawberry Fluff Salad is a fun, fruity twist on Watergate Saladโcool, fluffy, and full of strawberries and pineapple!
I love a good old-fashioned fluff salad, and this strawberry cheesecake version is our newest favorite! Itโs creamy, fluffy, and bursting with strawberry flavor and a hint of cheesecakeโperfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy, make-ahead treat.

My momโs Watergate salad inspired this Strawberry Fluff Salad. Itโs so good that she requested I make it for her upcoming retirement party. Iโll make it for more than just that – it is the best side dish for any gathering. The kids love it, and the adults do, too!
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Iโve got a soft spot for retro recipes, and strawberry fluff salad hits all the nostalgic notes. With pudding, jello, marshmallows, pineapple, coconut, and fresh strawberries, it tastes just like the classic fluff salads from my childhoodโI can never stop at just one scoop!

Itโs also a great make-ahead recipe, something I love all year, especially during the summer when we need something to share almost weekly. Fluff salads are always a hit – a crowd-pleaser, for sure.
Maybe youโre like me and grew up with these fun side dishes. If so, prepare for a trip down memory lane! If youโre new to dessert salads, youโre in for a treat – this strawberry cheesecake fluff salad recipe might win your heart.

Ingredients
- Cool Whip
- Cheesecake instant pudding mix
- Strawberry jello mix
- Crushed pineapple
- Mini marshmallows
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Chopped fresh strawberries
Recipe Tips and Variations
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
Place the whipped topping in a large mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the dry pudding mix over the top.

Sprinkle the dry jello mix over the top.

Beat the mixture until fully combined.

Add the marshmallows.

Add the drained crushed pineapple.

Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the top.

Add the chopped strawberries and then stir until combined.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad for at least one hour before serving it.

I usually make this recipe a day in advance of serving it. This allows it time to set up fully. At the very least, give it at least an hour to chill before eating it.
If you make it and want to serve it immediately, you will notice itโs a little grainy. Thatโs because the pudding and jello mixes havenโt fully dissolved. Giving it some time to chill will eliminate this problem.

Can you use frozen strawberries?
Fresh strawberries work best in this strawberry fluff recipe. They hold their shape better.
If frozen strawberries are all you have, you can use them, but I recommend thawing them first and draining them well so they donโt water down your fluff.

Strawberry cheesecake fluff is like a pretty pink cloud on a plate! Make this one soon, friends. You’re going to love the flavors, texture, and how easy it is to make.
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Strawberry Fluff Salad

Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 3.4 ounces cheesecake instant pudding
- 1 Tbsp strawberry jello powder
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple juice drained and squeezed out
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add Cool Whip, pudding mix, and Jello powder and beat until fully combined.
- Add crushed pineapple and beat again until well combined.
- Stir in marshmallows, coconut, and strawberries.
- Cover and chill for at least an hour or until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes

It is so good! I made this and everyone loves it last night party!
Everyone absolutely loved the strawberry fluff salad! It was a big hit, with its perfectly sweet, creamy texture and the fresh burst of strawberries throughout.
This strawberry fluff salad was absolutely amazing! I’m already planning to make it again. It’s a simple, delicious way to bring a smile to everyone’s face!
Itโs so light, fluffy, and packed with sweet strawberry flavor. Everyone from the kids to the adults loved it. Itโs nice to have such a simple yet delicious dessert option thatโs also a bit nostalgic.
YUM! This stuff was soooo good! Thanks for the recipe.