Ingredients:

  • 1 package (85g) strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
  • 1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant strawberry pudding mix
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tub (8 oz / 225g) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup (150g) mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 can (20 oz / 565g) crushed pineapple, drained very well

Instructions:

  1. Heat the gelatin. Combine the strawberry gelatin powder and boiling water in your saucepan. Whisk over medium heat for 5 mins until the granules are completely dissolved and the liquid is smooth. Note: You'll smell a strong, sweet berry scent here.
  2. Cool the base. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wait until it's lukewarm so it doesn't melt the cream cheese.
  3. Cream the cheese. In your large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until it looks silky and lump free.
  4. Add the flavors. Slowly pour in the strawberry pudding mix and the cooled gelatin. Whip on medium high speed for 2 minutes until the mixture looks glossy and slightly thickened. Note: The aroma will shift from sweet to a more creamy, rich scent.
  5. Prepare the fold. Using your rubber spatula, add the thawed whipped topping. Use a cut and fold motion, slicing through the center and lifting from the bottom. Stop as soon as no white streaks remain.
  6. Mix in the fruit. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and diced strawberries. Do this slowly to avoid crushing the berries. Note: You'll smell the fresh, bright scent of raw berries now.
  7. Add the chew. Fold in the mini marshmallows. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the fluff.
  8. Chill and set. Transfer the mixture to your serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the mixture feels firm and holds a peak.