Name: Pineapple Fluff Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces can crushed Pineapple, do not drained; 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix or cheesecake pudding mix; 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold; 2 cups mini Marshmallows; 1/3 cup Chopped pecans (Walnuts or almonds can be used as well); 3/4 cup shredded sweetened Coconut, or unsweetened if you prefer; 1/3 cup Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

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Pineapple Fluff Salad – if you make this delicious and super easy salad, in only 10 minutes and with only 7 ingredients, you will experience a perfect tropical taste with every bite. This salad is a real hit on any occasion, as well as for holidays, especially for BBQ, served as a side dish.

It’s fluffy, creamy and crunchy at the same time, with marshmallows melting in your mouth. Its amazing taste is both refreshing and sweet. I like recipes like this, as I can get a perfect dessert in a very short time.

Which ingredients are necessary to prepare Pineapple Fluff Salad?

Pineapple – use canned and crushed one, not drained.
Vanilla pudding – for this recipe, I used instant vanilla pudding mix. You can also try it with cheesecake pudding.
Heavy whipping cream – but cool whip can be used, too.
Marshmallows – I used mini marshmallows.
Chopped pecans. Walnuts or almonds can be used as well.
Coconut – sweetened, shredded or unsweetened if you prefer.
Maraschino cherries – drained and chopped.

More detailed instructions with necessary ingredients and their quantity can be found at the bottom of the post.

How to make Pineapple Fluff Salad?

Step 1. Whip heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 2. In a large separate bowl, stir together undrained pineapple and instant vanilla pudding mix until well combined.

Step 3. Add whipped cream and stir to combine .

Step 4. Mix in marshmallows, chopped pecans, maraschino cherries and shredded coconut.

Step 5. Wrap, chill for a few hours.

Tips and Tricks:

Always use cooled heavy whipping cream, because it’s easier to beat it.

Can this Pineapple Fluff be prepared ahead of time? Yes, it can. It is best to prepare it a few hours before serving. During cooling time, different flavors will combine and your Pineapple fluff salad will be even more delicious. It can be prepared a day before serving, I don’t recommend it earlier than that, because your salad can get watery.

How to store the leftovers? In the fridge, wrapped, no longer than 1-2 days.

Can I freeze Pineapple Fluff Salad? I don’t recommend it.

Can I use fresh pineapple? YES! Put fresh pineapple in a food processor, crush it, or make a puree.

Can I use unsweetened shredded coconut? Absolutely! I often prepare Pineapple Fluff Salad with unsweetened coconut. It’s perfectly refreshing and sweet enough, just the way I like it.

This fluffy, creamy Pineapple Fluff Salad with crunchy pecans, shredded coconut and maraschino cherries is a perfect spring and summer dessert. I sometimes prepare in winter, too. I love this salad! If you like pineapple, check out EASY PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT.

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