Peach Jello Salad
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This Peach Jello Salad is perfect for summer. It's filled with juicy peaches and mini marshmallows enveloped in a creamy fluff, then sprinkled with chopped pecans.
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This easy Peach Jello Salad is the perfect way to enjoy your next summer cookout or get-together! It's sweet, fruity, and delicious, and a nice way to cool down after a hot summer day. On top of that, it's extremely easy to whip up and only requires a bit of cooling time and just a few simple ingredients!
With juicy peaches, cream cheese whipped fluff, soft mini marshmallows, and buttery chopped pecans, how can you go wrong?
Fluff salads are a classic summer staple, and you know we have tons here on the blog. Have you tried our Blueberry Fluff Salad, Strawberry Cool Whip Salad or this Strawberry Banana Fluff Salad? This peach variation is sure to be another favorite! I hope you enjoy it!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy - Although this recipe does require some cooling time in the refrigerator to help the flavors set in, the preparation is super quick and easy.
- No Baking Required - There is no need to use the oven for this recipe! Simply mix the ingredients together, place in the refrigerator to cool, and enjoy!
- Easy to Customize - Jello salad recipes can be customized to almost any flavor or fruit you can imagine, so feel free to switch this recipe up and try different jello flavors or fruits!
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Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below for this light and airy peach fluff salad recipe.
- Cream cheese - Makes this jello salad extra creamy and delicious! Cream cheese mixes great along with whipped topping to create the perfect fluffy, smooth, and creamy texture.
- Peach Jello - Adds the delicious peach flavor as well as a light orange color to the dish. What would a jello salad be without some jello!
- Peaches - Make the jello salad fruity and super peachy, as well as adding some juicy sweetness.
- Mini marshmallows - Make the salad fluffy and creamy, and add that perfect soft texture that fluffs are known for.
- Pecans - Add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the jello salad.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- You can break pretzels into smaller pieces and use them instead of pecans.
- You can use colored marshmallows or flavored marshmallows to make this dish extra colorful and fun!
- For extra peach flavor, add a few fresh peach slices on top of your jello salad.
- This recipe can be done with almost any fruit, so have fun customizing or experimenting with different flavors!
Recipe Instructions
Once you've gathered all your ingredients, follow the steps below for an easy peach fluff salad!
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together.
- Add whipped topping and peach jello mix. Beat again until smooth.
- Stir in diced peaches and marshmallows. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl with a cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Top with pecans and and serve.
Helpful Tips
- Depending on your personal preference, you can either serve this jello salad in a large bowl or individual cups!
- You can cut up large marshmallows into smaller pieces if you don't have any mini marshmallows on hand. They work just as great!
- Try not to overmix your jello salad as this can deflate the whipped topping over time.
- If you are making this recipe ahead of time, be sure to garnish just before serving for the most freshness.
Recipe FAQs
It is important that your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it in with your other ingredients so that you avoid lumps in your jello salad.
To soften your cream cheese, you can either warm it up in the microwave out of its packaging for around 15-20 seconds, or you can keep it in its packaging and cover it in warm water in a large bowl for around 8-10 minutes.
Yes, fresh peaches can be used in this recipe. Just make sure to pick out peaches that are ripe and juicy for the best peachy flavor! Also, be sure to peel and pit the fresh peaches and slice them into uniform sized pieces.
Be aware that they may not be as sweet as canned peaches, so feel free to taste test them and add more sugar if you feel it necessary!
You can add strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, grapes, kiwi, mixed berries, or canned fruit cocktail to the salad for extra flavor and variety.
Jello salads are great to prepare ahead of time for when you're trying to plan in advance. It is best to make this dish only 1-2 days prior to serving it to ensure that it stays fresh and keeps its fluffy texture! Top with chopped pecans and other garnishes right before serving.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store peach jello salad, place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Freezing Instructions
Because this is a jello salad recipe, it is not recommended to freeze leftovers after serving due to the texture of the salad changing and becoming watery after thawing.
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Peach Jello Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 3 ounces peach jello
- 29 ounces canned sliced peaches (drained and diced)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together.
- Add whipped topping and peach jello mix. Beat again until smooth.
- Stir in diced peaches and marshmallows.
- Transfer salad to a serving bowl with a cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Top with pecans and serve.
Notes
- Depending on your personal preference, you can either serve this jello salad in a large bowl or individual cups!
- You can cut up large marshmallows into smaller pieces if you don't have any mini marshmallows on hand. They work just as great!
- Try not to overmix your jello salad as this can deflate the whipped topping over time.
- If you are making this recipe ahead of time, be sure to garnish just before serving for the most freshness.