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## 👩🍳 How to Make It
1. **In a large mixing bowl**, combine the pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, strawberries, and marshmallows.
2. **Sprinkle in the dry pudding mix** (do not prepare the pudding—just use the powder). Toss everything gently to coat the fruit.
3. **Fold in the whipped topping** until everything is evenly coated and the mixture is fluffy and creamy.
4. **Add the extras**: Mix in shredded coconut and chopped nuts, if using.
5. **Chill** for at least 1 hour before serving. This lets the flavors meld and the pudding thicken slightly for that irresistibly creamy texture.
6. **Garnish** with maraschino cherries or a sprinkle of extra coconut just before serving.
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## 🔁 Tips & Variations
* **Go Fresh**: Use fresh pineapple and oranges for even more vibrant flavor.
* **Flavor Swaps**: Try cheesecake or coconut pudding mix for a flavor twist.
* **Lighten It Up**: Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
* **Make It a Dessert Dip**: Serve with vanilla wafers or graham crackers for dipping!
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## 🍓 When to Serve It
* Potlucks & family gatherings
* Holiday dinners
* Summer BBQs
* Birthday parties
* Or anytime you need a no-bake, crowd-pleasing dessert!
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## 🎉 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re into the name or just into great flavor, **Better Than Sex Fruit Salad** is guaranteed to be a hit. It’s creamy, fruity, fluffy, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat—without ever turning on the oven. Best of all, it’s ready in minutes, and it only gets better as it chills.
So go ahead, bring this dessert to your next get-together and watch it disappear. Just be prepared to hand out the recipe—*and* explain the name!
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Want a printable version or a sugar-free twist? Just let me know!
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