No-bake pineapple fluff dessert made with only 5 simple ingredients. A quick and easy pineapple salad that’s great for any occasion. So creamy, tropical and perfect for summer!
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Tropical Creamy Pineapple Fluff Dessert
Summer time is all about refreshing and delicious fruit desserts. The bright and fresh flavors are perfect on a hot summer day. This pineapple fluff is a go-to of mine, as well as fruit pizza, fruit tarts, banana pudding, mini fruit tarts and chocolate strawberry fruit kabobs.
Can you believe we’re already into summer? I’m trying to soak up every single day. Today I’ve got a delicious and easy pineapple fluff recipe that is the perfect side dish for BBQ’s and also makes a great fruit dip! It is so simple to make and can be whipped up just a few minutes. Plus the tropical flavors are hard to resit! It basically tastes like a pina colada fluff. :)
I love to incorporate coconut and pineapple flavors into my recipes during the summer. There’s something so sweet and refreshing about them. This pineapple fluff is one of my favorite pineapple recipes, as well as pineapple salsa, grilled fruit kabobs and a chilled pineapple smoothie. Give me ALL the pineapple!
What’s In It?
All you need are 5 simple ingredients:
- Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- Cool whip
- Mini marshmallows
- Jello vanilla pudding
- Coconut
You can also add in chopped nuts like macadamia or pecans and chopped maraschino cherries if preferred.
How to Serve Pineapple Fluff
You can serve this fluff dessert salad in a bowl with fresh fruit and vanilla wafers. Or to make this treat even more fun, serve it in pineapple boats. Isn’t everything more magical in a pineapple boat? :)
To Make Pineapple Boat:
Slice a pineapple in half. Then go around the edge and slice down the middle. Then you can scoop out the pineapple and set aside. Make sure to scoop any extra fruit/juice that is left in the boat into the pineapple fluff. The more pineapple flavor the better in my opinion. Check out this post for more fun ways to cut a pineapple.
For Dipping:
- Fresh fruit like pineapples and grapes
- Vanilla wafers
- Pretzels
- Graham crackers
For more of a pina colada flavor, I’ll even sometimes add some toasted coconut on top. Tropical goodness!
Need more pineapple recipes? Try this recipe for pineapple upside down cake, watergate salad or easy ambrosia salad!
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Pineapple Fluff
Ingredients
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
- 3.4 ounce vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounce container cool whip , softened
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecans , optional
- ¼ cup chopped maraschino cherries , optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the pineapple and pudding mix. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Then stir in the cool whip, marshmallows and coconut. Add the nuts and cherries if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until chilled.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: Desserts, Fruit Desserts, No-Bake
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
I drained the crushed pineapple juice and only added 2 Tablespoons of the juice. Very nice! Not Soupy!
How long can this stay chilled
I think you could make it a day ahead of time if needed. Just cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Right before serving, drain some of the liquid and stir very well. Any leftovers should keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.
one of the best and easiest recipes ever used. Delicious
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
II RATE THIS RECIPE IN THE “HIGHEST
Oh yum! This looks so good.
Officially my favorite fluff dessert! Perfect for summer!
This pineapple fluff was so easy and delicious – perfect for a party!
Thanks Courtney! :)
This was PERFECT for our family potluck this weekend!!! Yay! Thank you!
So tasty and just love how you served it up in the carved out pineapple!
Perfect refreshing side to bring to a BBQ! Love the tropical flavors and how pretty it looks in the pineapple boat!
Do you mix the vanilla pudding mix according to package directions or do you mix the powder with the pineapple.
You just mix the dry powder in with the pineapple :)
Hello from Australia :) What is Cool Whip? Can you suggest a food to substitute please?please?
Hi Katinka! You can use whipping cream in place of Cool Whip!
Cool whip is whipping cream in a container in frozen food aisle…
You could\maybe use home-made whipping cream in place of Cool whip…