Here’s a classic Wisconsin Fairy Food recipe 🧁
(It’s a Midwest potluck favorite—sometimes called Fairy Salad.)
🌸 Wisconsin Fairy Food
Ingredients
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1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 can (20 oz / ~560 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
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1 cup mini marshmallows
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½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained)
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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1 tub (8 oz / ~225 g) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix dry pudding mix with the undrained pineapple until thickened.
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Fold in marshmallows, cherries, and nuts.
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Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips & Variations
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Some Wisconsin families add mandarin oranges or shredded coconut.
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Best served cold as a side dish or dessert.
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Keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days.
If you’d like, I can share:
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a church-potluck version
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a lighter/less-sweet version
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or the history of Fairy Food in the Midwest