Here’s a light, tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff — creamy, fruity, and perfect as a dessert or potluck treat 🍍🥥✨
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
Serves: 6–8
Time: ~15 minutes (plus chilling)
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- Optional garnish: maraschino cherries or extra coconut
Instructions
1️⃣ Make Creamy Base
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2️⃣ Fold in Ingredients
- Gently fold in drained pineapple, shredded coconut, and whipped topping until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Chill
- Transfer to a serving dish or individual cups.
- Chill at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and texture firm up.
4️⃣ Serve
- Optional: sprinkle extra coconut on top or garnish with cherries.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing dessert.
Tips & Variations
- Add mini marshmallows for extra fluffiness.
- Substitute crushed pineapple with tidbits for more texture.
- Use a mix of coconut and crushed macadamia nuts for added crunch.
If you want, I can also give a no-cream-cheese version that’s lighter and just as tropical for a quick, 10-minute dessert.
