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A close-up shot of creamy white Better Than Sex Fruit Salad showing visible folds of whipped cream and mandarin oranges.

Better Than Sex Fruit Salad: The Ultimate Creamy Fluff Recipe

This Better Than Sex Fruit Salad is a creamy, retro fluff dessert featuring whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows, topped with shredded coconut and maraschino cherries for the ultimate potluck treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
  • 20 oz Crushed Pineapple Drained very well
  • 11 oz Mandarin Orange Segments Drained
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Plain white
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut Sweetened or unsweetened
  • 3 Maraschino Cherries With stems, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Glass Serving Bowl Clear glass shows off the textures.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve For draining fruit.
  • 1 Rubber Spatula Essential for folding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges in a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Let drain for 15 minutes to remove all excess liquid.
  2. In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, drained pineapple, and marshmallows. Use a spatula to gently fold until combined.
  3. Gently fold in the mandarin oranges and half of the shredded coconut, being careful not to break the orange segments.
  4. Top with remaining coconut and place three cherries with stems on top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the fruit until nearly dry to prevent a runny salad.
The marshmallows need at least 4 hours to soften into the perfect 'fluff' texture.