Description
Pineapple Fluff Dessert is a creamy, no-bake tropical treat made with pineapple, pudding mix, whipped topping, marshmallows, and pecans. Perfect for parties, holidays, and casual gatherings, it’s an easy dessert recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 13.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (slightly drained)
- 1 cup maraschino cherries (stems removed)
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and crushed pineapple. Stir until well blended.
- Add the chopped pecans, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, and mini marshmallows. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, toast the pecans and coconut before mixing them in.
- This dessert tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Garnish with extra cherries, toasted coconut, or a sprinkle of crushed pecans for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg