Description
Lime Fluff, also known as Seafoam Salad, is a light and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a tangy lime flavor balanced with sweet condensed milk, fluffy whipped topping, and mini marshmallows. Crushed vanilla wafers add a delightful crunchy texture on top, making it a perfect chilled treat for warm days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- Zest of half a lime
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Mix-ins
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
Topping
- 1/2 cup vanilla wafers, crushed
- Green food coloring (optional, a drop or two)
Instructions
- Mix Lime Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and well combined, creating the tangy and creamy base for the salad.
- Add Color (Optional): If you would like the salad to have a more pronounced green color, add one or two drops of green food coloring and gently stir to evenly incorporate.
- Fold in Toppings: Carefully stir in the whipped topping and mini marshmallows, folding the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed, resulting in a fluffy and airy texture.
- Chill to Set: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or individual bowls and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the salad to chill and set up properly.
- Add Crust Topping: Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed vanilla wafers evenly over the top to add a sweet, crunchy contrast to the creamy fluff salad.
Notes
- For an extra tangy kick, add a little more lime zest or juice to taste.
- You can substitute the mini marshmallows with chopped regular marshmallows if mini are not available.
- To keep marshmallows soft, store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator.
- Green food coloring is optional and purely for visual effect.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
