Description
A festive, creamy, and fruity no-bake dessert, Christmas Cherry Fluff is perfect for the holiday season. With its vibrant red cherries and light, fluffy texture, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at Christmas dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cool Whip (1 container – lite or regular)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can – fat-free or regular)
- 21 oz cherry pie filling (1 can)
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (1 can – well-drained)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
- ½ cup pecans (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, cherry pie filling, and crushed pineapple. Stir gently until fully combined.
- Fold in mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans (if using).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in bowls or glasses. Garnish with additional cherries, coconut, or pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is thoroughly drained to prevent the fluff from becoming watery.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and substitute with extra marshmallows or shredded coconut.
- For a festive red-and-green holiday look, add green maraschino cherries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~230
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Protein: ~2g