Description
This nostalgic Cookie Salad comes together in just 10 minutes with only 6 ingredients! Featuring whipped topping, buttermilk, vanilla pudding, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and fudge-striped cookies, it’s the ultimate dessert salad for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. A creamy, crunchy, fruity classic your crowd will love! #homemaderecipes #dessertsalad #easyholidaydesserts #nostalgicrecipes #cookouts #quickdesserts #fruitdesserts #partyrecipes
Ingredients
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- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 8 oz whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
- 1 (16 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (or 2 x 8 oz cans)
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained and divided
- 1 cup crushed fudge striped cookies, divided
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and buttermilk until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
- Add drained pineapple, most of the mandarin oranges (reserve some for garnish), and ¾ cup of the crushed cookies. Fold gently to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Before serving, top with reserved oranges and remaining crushed cookies.
Notes
- Best served chilled, and can be made up to a day ahead.
- Swap in vanilla wafers or graham crackers if you don’t have fudge-striped cookies.
- To make it more festive, top with maraschino cherries or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg