Here’s a sweet, creamy, and super easy Pineapple Fluff — perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick no-bake dessert.
🍍 Pineapple Fluff
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Pineapple & Pudding
- In a large bowl, stir together crushed pineapple (with juice) and dry pudding mix.
- Mix well until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
2️⃣ Add the Extras
- Fold in mini marshmallows.
- Add coconut and nuts if using.
3️⃣ Fold in Whipped Topping
- Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
4️⃣ Chill
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (2–3 hours is even better).
🍽️ Serve
- Serve cold as a dessert or sweet side dish.
- Garnish with extra coconut, chopped nuts, or maraschino cherries if desired.
🔥 Variations
- Cherry Pineapple Fluff: Add ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries.
- Tropical Twist: Mix in diced mandarin oranges.
- Cheesecake Style: Add 4 oz softened cream cheese for richer flavor.
- Toasted Coconut: Toast coconut first for deeper flavor.
- Lighter Version: Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping.
If you’d like, I can give you a bakery-style Pineapple Fluff with cream cheese base and a richer, cheesecake-like texture.
