Cherry Chip Fluff Salad
Cherry Chip Fluff Salad
If you love easy, creamy dessert salads, this Cherry Chip Fluff Salad is going to be your new favorite sweet treat. It’s made with cherry pie filling, Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips—simple ingredients that come together to create a fluffy, pink, dessert-style salad that everyone absolutely loves.
This recipe has that classic Midwest “fluff salad” vibe but with a fun twist: chocolate chips. The cherry + chocolate combination tastes like a cherry cordial in creamy, dreamy form.
It’s fast, festive, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, summer BBQs, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you want something sweet that requires zero baking. It’s one of those dishes that disappears quickly and always gets recipe requests!
Why You’ll Love This Cherry Chip Fluff
- No bake and ready in minutes
- Gorgeous pink color from the cherry pie filling
- Mini chocolate chips add a fun texture + chocolate-cherry flavor
- Feeds a crowd
- Perfect make-ahead dessert
- Light, fluffy, creamy, and totally nostalgic
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (or more to taste)
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Mix the cherry pie filling.
Add the entire can of cherry pie filling to a large mixing bowl. - Fold in the Cool Whip.
Gently fold Cool Whip into the cherry pie filling until the mixture becomes a beautiful, light pink. - Add the marshmallows.
Stir in the mini marshmallows—they give the salad its classic fluff texture. - Stir in the chocolate chips.
Add mini chocolate chips and fold gently until everything is evenly distributed. - Chill.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend and the marshmallows soften slightly. - Serve cold.
Scoop into bowls or serve family-style. Garnish with extra chocolate chips if desired!
Jennie’s Thoughts
This dessert is so fun and EASY, it almost feels like magic. Stir everything together and suddenly you have this creamy, fluffy pink dessert that tastes like cherry cheesecake meets ambrosia salad.
The mini chocolate chips add the perfect contrast—they’re tiny enough to blend in but give that pop of chocolate in every bite. It’s also a great holiday or party recipe because you can make it ahead, pop it in the fridge, and forget about it until serving time.
And it always looks cute on the table because the color is naturally so pretty. You can even add chopped pecans, shredded coconut, or more chocolate chips depending on what you like. Cherry Chip Fluff Salad is the perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion.
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The combination of cherries, Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips creates a creamy, fluffy, sweet treat that’s easy to throw together and always a hit. Whether you’re serving it at holidays, potlucks, or as a quick dessert at home, this cheerful pink fluff is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
