Green and Gold Fluff Salad is an ambrosia salad perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Made with fresh whipped cream, green and yellow fruit, and mini marshmallows this St Patrick’s Day fluff salad is simple and delicious.
Looking for an easy St Patrick’s Day snack or dessert recipe? While it’s not a traditional Irish recipe, this leprechaun fluff salad can be tasty after your corned beef dinner or as a yummy snack during the day. While the recipe uses fresh whipped cream you can skip that and use store-bought.
St Patrick’s Day Fluff Salad
Fluff salad or green ambrosia salad is always a hit. Creamy whipped cream, sweet fresh fruit, and mini marshmallows combine into a cool and creamy treat that kids and adults love. We’re giving it a fun twist by using only green and yellow fruit for St Patrick’s Day, but it can be enjoyed any time of year and would be good for a sports team with green and yellow/gold like the Packers.
Green and Gold Fluff Salad Ingredients
Ambrosia salad ingredients:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 (14.5-ounce) can of sliced pears, drained and chopped into small pieces
1 (10.5-ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 kiwis, peeled, sliced, and quartered
1 cup green grapes, cut in half
1 cup honeydew, cut into small cubes
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
How to Make Green and Gold Fluff Salad
In the bowl of a hand mixer, or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed, scraping the edges of the bowl occasionally. Whip until stiff peaks (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the marshmallows and fruit into a large bowl, then stir in the whipped cream. Mix until all ingredients are coated in the whipped cream.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving garnished with additional fruit pieces, if desired.
Tips for Making Fluff Salad
Do not overbeat the whipped cream so much that it begins to curdle. Whip just until the mixture is stiff.
The amount of fruit may be adjusted to your liking.
If you’d like your ambrosia salad to have less whipped cream and more fruit, use ½-¾ cup of heavy whipping cream instead of 1 cup. Adjust the powdered sugar and vanilla accordingly.
Try to drain the fruit as much as possible. If there’s any liquid, it will make the whipped cream watered down and “soupy”.
Want to make Ambrosia salad with cool whip? Skip the homemade whipped cream and use cool whip instead.
Ambrosia Salad FAQ
How should I store the ambrosia salad?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Do I have to make homemade whipped cream?
For the best overall flavor, homemade whipped cream is best to use. For convenience, store-bought whipped cream can be used and it will still taste great! If using store-bought whipped cream, use just enough to cover the fruit and marshmallows.
What are substitutions that I can make?
These fruits were inspired by St. Patrick’s Day, but any fruit can be used to your liking. Other green or gold/yellow fruits to add can be star fruit, green apples, peaches, bananas, etc.
Green and Gold Fluff Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can sliced pears, drained and chopped into small pieces
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 kiwis, peeled, sliced, and quartered
- 1 cup green grapes, cut in half
- 1 cup honeydew, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
Instructions
In the bowl of a hand mixer, or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla on high speed, scraping the edges of the bowl occasionally. Whip until stiff peaks (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the marshmallows and fruit into a large bowl, then stir in the whipped cream. Mix until all ingredients are coated in the whipped cream.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving garnished with additional fruit pieces, if desired.