Easy Blueberry Fluff
If you’re trying to find an easy no-bake dessert recipe or a side dish that can be whipped up in minutes. You’ve come to the right place.
Blueberry Fluff Salad, is a sweet and creamy fruit salad that gets it’s fluffy texture from a combination of sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and cool whip. It’s loaded with lots of blueberry flavor thanks to canned blueberry pie filling and for even more sweetness, pineapple chunks join the party too!
And if that’s not enough, sliced almonds are added for crunch and mini marshmallows for fluff.
So is this concoction a salad, dessert, or dip? I’ll leave that up to you.
What I will say is, “Blueberry Fluff” is the things summers are made of.
This decadent side dish is delicious anytime of year, but is always popular for Easter and Christmas dinners. It’s easy to make, perfect for pot-lucks, and always disappears.
Why You’ll Love Blueberry Fluff Salad
Just 7 Ingredients – Making Blueberry Fluff Salad is so easy, All you do is combine 7 packaged foods. It only takes 5 minutes to prep. Just whip together the ingredients and let it sit in the refrigerator.
Quick and Easy – With only 5 minutes of prepping and 30 minutes to set no wonder this blueberry fluff is the best dessert or side.
Versatile – What I love about fluff salads is how versatile they are. Feel free to swap out any ingredients listed you may want to substitute with. You can check my recommendations below for some ideas.
Best make ahead recipe- This blueberry fluff salad can be prepared a day ahead of time and taste better the longer it marinates. Prepare the night before your party or event. (Just be sure to check the recipe tips section)
A real crowd pleaser – this is one of those recipes that’s great for any kind of party or holiday, from baby showers, summer barbecues, Easter, and Juneteenth, to Fathers Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. I bet your guests can’t eat just one bowl.
Looking for another fruity dessert-style salad? Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad is another popular recipe that’s as simple to make as blueberry fluff.
Blueberry Fluff Salad Recipe
Ingredients Needed
- Blueberry Pie Filling
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Cool Whip
- Sour Cream
- Pineapple Tidbits
- Mini Marshmallows
- Almonds
Blueberry Pie Filling – Adds lots of blueberry flavor and Duncan Hines is my favorite. However, you may use any blueberry pie filling you like.
Sweetened Condensed Milk – Make sure you grab a can of sweetened condensed milk, not “evaporated milk”.
Cool Whip – Makes the fluff salad nice and creamy.
Sour Cream – Mixed with blueberry pie filling and other sweet ingredients makes the tastiest fruit salad ever! The tangy sour cream balances all the other sweetness going on.
Pineapple Tidbits – I used pineapple tidbits because they are my favorite. However you can also use pineapple chunks or crushed pineapples.
Mini Marshmallows – I normally make this blueberry fluff salad for summer barbecues and outdoor picnics.
Likewise, when I make this fruit salad for Easter I grab Easter colored miniature marshmallows.
Christmas you could purchase some Christmas tree marshmallows if you’d like.
Sliced Almonds – Not everyone likes sliced almonds, so depending on the crowd I may skip this ingredient and add sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries or shredded coconut instead.
Feel free to do the same depending on whom you are serving.
How to Make Blueberry Fluff Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, and sour cream.
- Fold in pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, sliced almonds and stir until combined.(Skip almonds, if you do not like almonds try some of my other recommendations below)
- Cover Fluff with plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish fruit salad with fresh blueberries and sliced almonds just before serving if desired.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few tips to make this blueberry salad just right!
- Make sure the canned pineapple is drained well so the salad isn’t watered down. I like to take the extra step and place fruit on paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Make sure the cool whip is thawed entirely before making fluff salad. You’ll need a 16 ounce tub Cool Whip. 1 (8 ounce) tub thawed Cool Whip yields only 3 cups whipped topping. While 1 (16 ounce) tub Cool Whip yields 6.5 cups whipped topping.
- It’s best to refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes. That way all the flavors meld together.
- If making this salad many hours in advance, leave the marshmallows out and add closer to serving time.
Recipe Variations
One thing I love about fluff salads is how versatile they are. Here are some variations.
Combine half sour cream and half yogurt – Make Blueberry Salad with sour cream and 4 cups yogurt for a healthier fruit salad.
Yogurt – To make Blueberry Fluff Salad even healthier, use yogurt in place of Cool Whip and Sour Cream.
Greek yogurt and vanilla yogurt are good options. My personal favorite is lemon yogurt, gives this salad a citrusy taste.
Don’t like almonds? Add nuts like; walnuts, pecans, or pistachios. Shredded coconut and sliced strawberries are delicious too, and make a berry-licious salad.
Make a different flavor – Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad, Cherry Fluff Salad, Orange Fluff Salad, and Banana Split Fluff Salad, are delicious and also so easy to make.
Serving Suggestions for Fruit Fluff Salad
For a fancier look, Serve blueberry salad into individual glasses or bowls. Or serve family-style in a large serving bowl.
If you’d like blueberry fluff to look more appealing to guests, Top fluff with fresh blueberries just before serving and garnish with sliced almonds, shredded coconut, or more mini marshmallows.
Want to make this blueberry fluff a dessert style dip? Skip the spoon and dip Vanilla Wafers, Graham Crackers, Golden Oreos, or Shortbread Cookies.
For an even sweeter treat, Top a slice of angel food cake with this delicious blueberry salad for an extra sweet treat.
More Recipes with Fruit
- Five-Cup Salad
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
- Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Peach Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
Blueberry Fluff Salad (Easy Recipe)
Fluff salads are a vintage favorite! This easy recipe for Blueberry Fluff makes a sweet and creamy fruit salad filled with blueberry pie filling, pineapple, and fluffy marshmallows. This no bake dessert recipe is a real treat, perfect for summer parties or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (1 1/4 cups)
- 1 (16 ounces) Cool Whip (4 cups, thawed, whipped topping)
- 1 (8 ounce) sour cream (1/2 cup sour cream)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (15 ounces) canned pineapple chunks, drained well (1 3/4 cups pineapple chunks)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the blueberry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, and sour cream.
- Fold in pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, sliced almonds and stir until combined.(Skip almonds if you do not like almonds try some of my other variations mentioned above)
- Cover Blueberry Fluff with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish fruit salad with fresh blueberries and sliced almonds just before serving if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the canned pineapple is drained well so the salad isn't watered down. I like to take the extra step and place fruit on paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Thaw Cool Whip before making fluff salad.
- You'll need 1 (16 ounce) tub Cool Whip for 4 cups thawed whipped topping. 1 (8 ounce) tub thawed Cool Whip yields only 3 cups whipped topping. While 1 (16 ounce) tub Cool Whip yields 6.5 cups whipped topping.
- It's best to refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes. That way all the flavors meld together.
- If making this salad many hours in advance, leave the marshmallows out and add closer to serving time.
- Garnish Blueberry Fluff with fresh blueberries sliced almonds and pineapples just before serving for a fancier presentation.