Creamy Watergate Salad Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Pistachio Fluff Dessert
A quick and easy creamy Watergate salad pistachio fluff dessert combining pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped topping for a nostalgic yet fresh treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 ½ cups (45 g) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped unsalted pistachios
- 8 oz (227 g) whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly to remove excess juice and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant pistachio pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
- Gently fold in the 8 oz thawed whipped topping using a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows just enough to combine evenly.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios, reserving a small handful for garnish.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and marshmallows to soften.
- Before serving, gently stir the salad and sprinkle reserved pistachios on top.
Notes
Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid watery salad. Fold ingredients gently to keep fluff light and airy. Use fresh whipped cream for richer flavor. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor. Stir in a tablespoon of milk if too thick after chilling. Can substitute whipped topping with Greek yogurt or coconut whipped cream for dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup (120 g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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