This high-protein, keto-friendly fluff salad is a healthy spin on classic Ambrosia. By loading it with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and a cloud-like whipped base sweetened without sugar, you get a decadent, flour-free dessert or snack. It is incredibly quick to assemble, easy to scale, and keeps beautifully in individual grab-and-go cups.
Ingredients
For the Fluff Base:
2 cups cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt for a tangier, high-protein punch)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered keto sweetener (like monk fruit or erythritol)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Mix-ins & Toppings:
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or banana slices)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sugar-free mini chocolate chips
Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prep your Station
Before starting, chop your strawberries, slice your bananas/pineapples, and organize your toppings into small glass bowls on your counter as displayed in the top-left panel.
2. Whip the Creamy Base
In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, keto powdered sweetener, and pure vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl (or blender), process the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy, then gently fold it into the whipped cream until fully integrated.
3. Toss the Salad
Add the chopped strawberries, pineapple chunks, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips directly into the bowl with your creamy base. Using a spatula, fold everything together gently until the fruit and crunchy toppings are uniformly coated, as shown in the top-right panel.
4. Portion into Cups
Arrange your serving glasses or clear meal-prep cups on the counter. Spoon the fruit fluff evenly into each cup, filling them neatly to the top (picted in the bottom-left panel).
5. Garnish and Chill
Top each cup with an extra swirl of whipped cream, a sprinkle of leftover chopped nuts, and a single maraschino cherry on top to finish off the beautiful look featured in the bottom-right panel. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and set before serving.