Description
This Irresistible Chocolate Fluff Salad is a creamy, fluffy, and delightfully textured dessert combining instant chocolate pudding, Cool Whip, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and almonds. Perfectly chilled and garnished, it offers a luscious mix of sweet, crunchy, and chewy bites that are sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (3.9 ounce) box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
- ¾ cup miniature chocolate chips, plus extra for garnishing
- ¾ cup diced almonds, plus extra for garnishing
- Marshmallow bits, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding base: Whisk together the instant chocolate fudge pudding mix and the cup of milk in a large mixing bowl. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and is fully combined, forming a smooth and creamy chocolate pudding base.
- Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding mixture using a spatula. Take care to keep the mixture light and airy by folding slowly and thoroughly until just combined, preserving the fluffiness of the salad.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in the miniature marshmallows, miniature chocolate chips, and diced almonds carefully. Fold these ingredients in gently to maintain the texture of the marshmallows while evenly distributing the crunchy and chewy elements throughout the salad.
- Chill the salad: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, smooth the top, then cover with plastic wrap or a lid. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to let the pudding set and for the flavors to meld nicely.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the salad from the fridge when ready to serve. Sprinkle additional marshmallow bits, miniature chocolate chips, and diced almonds over the top for added texture and visual appeal. Optionally, add chocolate shavings for an elegant touch before serving.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding the Cool Whip and marshmallows to keep the fluff salad light and airy.
- Chilling is important to allow the pudding to set properly and enhance the flavors.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, omit almonds and increase marshmallows or chocolate chips accordingly.
- Use full fat Cool Whip and whole milk for the creamiest texture.
