This light and fluffy Peach Fluff Salad is a timeless dessert or side dish that’s perfect for your next potluck, family gatherings, or a last-minute sweet treat. Loaded with juicy bits of peaches and studded with mini marshmallows, this simple and delicious recipe only takes 5 minutes to whip up.
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Peach Fluff Recipe
One bite of this light and refreshing peach fluff and you’re simply going to fall in love. It’s an easy no-bake dessert recipe with the most incredible combination of flavors. It starts with sweet and tangy peach jello mix that’s folded into a creamy vanilla pudding base. Then, little chunks of juicy peaches and mini marshmallows are added that give the salad perfect little bites of fruity goodness and an amazing fluffy texture.
The delicious peach flavors are perfect for a hot summer day but because this recipe uses canned peaches, you can enjoy this dessert salad any time of the year. Whether you are entertaining guests or simply looking for a quick and tasty dessert option, this peach fluff salad recipe will be a huge hit with all your friends and family.
If you love fluff desserts that will get you out of the kitchen in a snap, you should also check out this recipe for Watergate Salad or this Orange Fluff Salad recipe.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy recipe: This is a hassle-free dessert recipe that you can whip up in minutes with a few simple ingredients.
- Peach flavor: The best part about this recipe is that it gets double the amount of peach flavor from the jello and the peach chunks.
- Versatile: Though this recipe is a little on the sweeter side, fluffy jello salads can be served as a sweet side dish or an easy dessert after a meal.
Ingredients
- Peach Jell-O mix (may come in a 6oz box, just use half)
- Hot water
- Cold water
- Vanilla Instant pudding mix
- Cool Whip, thawed
- Canned sliced peaches in 100% juice, drained well and cut into chunks
- Mini marshmallows
How to Make Peach Dessert Salad
Step One: Make the Peach Jello Mixture
- Combine the peach Jell-O mix with hot water in a large bowl and stir together until the powder dissolves.
- Add the cold water and then refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow it to cool down.
Step Two: Add the Pudding
- Once the mixture has cooled, mix in the instant vanilla pudding powder with a whisk until combined.
- Put the bowl back in the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to allow the mixture to slightly thicken.
Step Three: Mix in the Other Ingredients
- Fold in the whipped topping, drained and sliced peach chunks, and the mini marshmallows and mix until evenly distributed.
Step Four: Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 2-4 hours for the best results, or overnight. This allows time for the marshmallows to soften and soak up the flavor, and also allows the fluff to thicken up and get even creamier.
- Serve chilled.
Recipe Variations and Add-ins
- Other canned fruits: You can add even more fruity flavor to your peach fluff with fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries, pineapple tidbits or mandarin oranges. Just make sure any canned fruits are drained and rinsed under cold water before adding it to the creamy mixture.
- Fresh fruit: Fold in some of your favorite fresh fruits like bananas or even fresh pineapple chunks.
- Add some crunch: Chopped pecans or coconut flakes can be added to give the salad some crunch.
- Cottage cheese: This is an old-fashion add-in that is in a lot of fruit salad recipes. Peaches and cottage cheese make a delicious combo.
- Vanilla pudding: You can swap the instant vanilla pudding for cheesecake-flavored pudding for a different flavor.
- Graham crackers: Crush up graham crackers and sprinkle them on top of the fluff to make it taste like peach cheesecake fluff!
Can I Use Fresh Peaches Instead?
Absolutely! For this recipe, you’ll need about 3-4 diced fresh peaches in place of the canned peaches.
Can I Use Frozen Peaches?
We don’t recommend frozen peaches as the fluff will get watery as the fluff sets.
Can I Use Sugar Free Jello?
You sure can! If you are wanting to cut back on the added sugar, you can use all sugar-free jello, pudding, and cool whip. The salad may have a slightly looser consistency because sugar free whipped topping is not quite as thick as the original.
How Long Does This No Bake Dessert Salad Last in the Fridge?
This peach fluff salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container.
More Fluff Recipes
- Banana Split Fluff
- Blueberry Fluff Salad
- Banana Split Fluff
- Strawberry Fluff
- Pistachio Fluff
- Orange Fluff
Peach Fluff
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 ounces peach gelatin mix
- 1 cup hot water
- ½ cup cold water
- 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 45 ounces sliced peaches in 100% juice 3, 15-ounce cans, drained well and cut into chunks
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peach Jell-O mix with hot water and stir together until the powder dissolves. Mix in the cold water and then refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow it to cool down.
- Once cooled, mix in the instant vanilla pudding powder with a whisk until combined. Place back in the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to allow the mixture to slightly thicken.
- Fold in the Cool Whip, drained and sliced peach chunks, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours for the best results, or overnight. This allows time for the marshmallows to soften and soak up the flavor, and also allows the fluff to thicken up and get even creamier.
- Serve chilled.
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Comments & Reviews
yvonne manley says
can fresh peaches be used?
Alicia says
We haven’t used fresh peaches, but it should work just the same … just be sure to slice and measure the peaches. And remove the skin.
S Kicker says
Why use whipped topping which is not good for anyone? Just chemicals – read the ingredients.
Joanne Lee says
Sounds good and easy
Geisha Darkmain says
Turned out great and my whole family liked it. Will definitely make it again.
Alicia says
You can chose to make homemade whipped cream if you’d like. Here’s our recipe for stabilized whipped cream: https://balancingmotherhood.com/how-to-stabilize-whipped-cream/