Description
This pineapple fluff recipe is a lusciously creamy, easy, family-friendly dessert with bright tropical notes and toasted coconut, perfect for potlucks or weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz canned crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut, toasted
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese is softened and whipped topping is thawed. Drain crushed pineapple very well by pressing out excess liquid (e.g., in a fine-mesh sieve for 5 minutes).
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Combine Main Ingredients: Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until just combined. Add well-drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows. Fold carefully until evenly distributed and fluffy.
- Add Coconut: Fold in about three-quarters of the toasted coconut.
- Chill Dessert: Transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch serving dish or individual bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or ideally overnight) to set and meld flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle remaining toasted coconut, optional pecans, or cherries over the top.
Notes
Thoroughly drain pineapple to prevent a watery dessert, pressing firmly in a fine-mesh sieve. Toast coconut gently on the stovetop or in oven at 300F (150C) for 5-7 minutes until golden, stirring often.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: pineapple, fluff, easy dessert, creamy, tropical, toasted coconut, no-bake, potluck, family-friendly