Description
This festive Grinch Fluff is a creamy, colorful dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with a combination of cream cheese, vanilla pudding, cold milk, powdered sugar, and cool whip, it’s light and fluffy with a sweet and tangy flavor. Mini marshmallows add a chewy texture, while green food coloring gives it a vibrant Grinch-inspired look. Garnished with whipped cream, red and green sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry, this no-bake dessert is both fun and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3.4 oz vanilla pudding packet
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring (3-5 drops)
Mix-ins
- 1 container (about 8 oz) cool whip
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Garnish
- Red and green sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cold milk into the vanilla pudding packet until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Add 3-5 drops of green food coloring and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the texture is smooth and creamy without any lumps.
- Combine puddings and cream cheese: Gradually mix the green-tinted vanilla pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until they are well combined into a uniform, creamy blend.
- Fold in cool whip: Gently fold the container of cool whip into the combined pudding and cream cheese mixture to add lightness and fluffiness without deflating the mixture.
- Add mini marshmallows: Fold in the mini marshmallows thoroughly so they are evenly coated with the fluff mixture, adding a chewy texture to the dessert.
- Chill the fluff: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top the fluff with whipped cream, sprinkle red and green sprinkles over it, and finish with a maraschino cherry on top. Serve chilled and enjoy the festive treat!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
- This fluff salad can be made the night before for convenience and enhanced flavor melding.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce powdered sugar slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (~100 g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
