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Get ready for this Pineapple Fluff to become your most requested recipe for potlucks! Similar to orange fluff, itโs a delicious blend of pineapple chunks, coconut cream, marshmallows, and coconut flakes. Itโs seriously addicting and so easy to make!
I love a good โsaladโ that satisfies my sweet tooth. They are kind of like a fruit salad but even sweeter! They always hit the spot and are perfect for pot lucks and parties. A few of my favorite recipes are Very Berry Cheesecake Salad, this Oreo Fluff Dessert Salad, and this amazing Strawberry Cheesecake Salad.
Pineapple Fluff Salad
If you have ever tried an orange creamsicle salad, this pineapple fluff salad is a lot like that! Itโs loaded with bright and bold flavors, covered in layers of fluff like marshmallows, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. There is definitely more fluff than fruit, so I definitely wouldnโt call this a โfruit saladโ. I love dessert salads because they are a quick and easy dish that everyone loves!
One of my favorite saladโs to bring to a potluck is my ambrosia salad. Sometimes Iโll switch it up and bring a frog eye salad, but honestly the name is a little unappealing to people (even though itโs amazingly delicious!). This pineapple fluff salad is the perfect treat to share with friends and family. You donโt have to cook anything, and itโs a tempting dessert that has you coming back for seconds. Itโs really light in your stomach too so itโs perfect to eat after a bbq dinner.
Ingredients
Pineapple fluff is full of tropical flavor and makes a refreshing side dish or dessert! I love mixing in extras like mandarin oranges or pretzels for added texture, and you can even swap canned pineapple for fresh. No oven or stove required. Just instant pudding for a quick, easy treat. If you love creamy, fruity desserts, youโll also want to try my Crack Pretzel Salad or my Million Dollar Pie.
- Vanilla Pudding Mix: This makes a really nice creamy almost coconut cream pie like flavor.
- Cream of Coconut: This mixes with the pudding for maximum flavor.
- Crushed Pineapple: You want all the pineapple juice too, so donโt drain the can.
- Whipped Topping: You can use cool whip or make your own fresh homemade whipped cream.
- Mini Marshmallows: I love mini marshmallows in this salad, thatโs part of what gives it the โfluffโ.
- Shredded Coconut: I like to use sweetened shredded coconut.
- Macadamia Nuts: These nuts are so creamy and buttery, they taste amazing mixed in.
- Maraschino Cherries: This is optional, but I think they add a lovely pop of flavor!
Pineapple Fluff Recipe
This pineapple fluff is a quick and easy dish when you donโt want to bake dessert. Itโs so simple and fresh, and it will leave your sweet tooth totally satisfied. If you love this one, try my Strawberry Cottage Cheese Jello Salad next!
- Mix and Chill: In a large bowl add the pudding mix, cream of coconut, and crushed pineapple. Then stir until combined. Then cover and chill for 30-40 minutes.
- Fold in Cream and Nuts: Fold the whipped topping into the chilled pineapple mixture. Fold in the marshmallows, shredded coconut, macadamia nuts and cherries, if desired.
- Chill: Chill until ready to serve.
Tips for Making Pineapple Fluff
Pineapple fluff is an instant hit! Itโs everyoneโs favorite and is great served as a side or dessert. Here are a few tips for making this dish.
- Use Different Nuts: Macadamia nuts can be pricy. If you want to use a different nut, I recommend pecans or walnuts. You can toast them or even caramelize them for more flavor and texture. You could also use slivered almonds.
- Add Rum Extract: If you want your pineapple fluff salad to taste a little more like a piรฑa colada, I recommend adding a little bit of rum extract! You can add it in when you are mixing the pudding and cream of coconut.
- Adding Cream Cheese: I absolutely love cream cheese. I think it goes great in almost every dessert, and itโs amazing in this one! You can add as much cream cheese as you want along with the pudding when you are making this dish.
Storing Leftovers
Because pineapple fluff is a whipped dessert, it is best eaten fresh. You can store it for up to two days, but the longer it sits in the fridge the more the whipped cream will fall flat and it will become runnier and less fluffy.
- In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. It is best if eaten fresh.
More Fruit Salads
I love a good fruit salad. When fruit is in season, itโs a great way to get color and lots of flavor on the plate. Here are a few of my favorite recipes that I love making all the time!
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Pineapple fluff
Ingredientsย
- 3.4 ounce box of vanilla pudding mix
- ยผ cup cream of coconut
- 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple not drained
- 8 ounce tub of whipped topping thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ยฝ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- โ cup maraschino cherries optional
Instructionsย
- In a large bowl add the pudding mix, cream of coconut, and crushed pineapple. Stir until combined. Cover and chill for 30-40 minutes.
- Fold the whipped topping into the chilled pineapple mixture. Fold in the marshmallows, shredded coconut, macadamia nuts and cherries, if desired.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I wonder if it could be put into a Graham cracker pie crust ?
Yum! That sounds delicious!
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