Description
Pineapple Fluff brings tropical sweetness to dessert tables with creamy marshmallow magic. Pillowy peaks of whipped cream and crushed pineapple dance together, promising a delightful escape you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 (20 ounces / 567 grams) cans of crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) tub of Cool Whip
Textural Additions:
- 1 (10 ounces / 284 grams) bag of mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pecans, plus more for topping
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding powder and crushed pineapple with its natural juice until achieving a seamless, lump-free consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped topping into the pineapple-pudding blend, using gentle folding motions to preserve the airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Introduce the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and roughly chopped pecans into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy base for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a sealed container or cover with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld and the dessert to set into a delightfully chilled treat.
- Prior to serving, enhance the presentation by sprinkling additional chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut across the surface, and optionally drizzle with extra crushed pineapple for an intensified tropical essence.
Notes
- Prepare this tropical dessert in advance, as chilling allows flavors to develop and texture to become wonderfully creamy and light.
- The combination of crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip creates a luxuriously smooth base that melts in your mouth.
- Toasted pecans and coconut provide a delightful crunch, transforming this simple dessert into a textural masterpiece.
- Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing after-dinner treat that requires minimal cooking skills.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it an excellent make-ahead dessert for busy hosts.
- Experiment with different nuts or add a sprinkle of toasted coconut for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg