Description
This creamy Peach Salad is a sweet and refreshing dessert salad, combining juicy peaches, fluffy whipped topping, and mini marshmallows with a hint of citrus from peach or orange gelatin. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or an easy make-ahead treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3 oz) package peach or orange gelatin mix
- 2 (14 oz) cans sliced peaches in syrup, chopped (drained, with 2 tablespoons syrup reserved)
- 1 (8 oz) container small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
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Prepare the Base:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Mix the Salad:
- Fold in the whipped topping, dry gelatin mix, and cottage cheese until combined.
- Gently stir in the chopped peaches and reserved peach syrup.
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Chill:
- Stir in the mini marshmallows, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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Serve:
- Before serving, mix in the chopped pecans and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- Swap pecans for walnuts or leave them out for a nut-free version.
- Try fresh peaches for a seasonal twist.
- Use sugar-free gelatin and whipped topping for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg