Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff whisks paradise onto your dessert plate with creamy, dreamy elegance. Silky marshmallow clouds and tangy pineapple mingle effortlessly, inviting you to savor sweet island memories in each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 1 can (8 ounces / 227 grams) pineapple tidbits, well drained
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish, optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
Creamy Components:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the crushed pineapple and tidbits, ensuring minimal moisture remains to prevent a watery dessert.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding mix until a creamy, uniform consistency develops.
- Incorporate the shredded coconut and mini marshmallows into the pineapple-pudding base, gently folding to distribute the ingredients evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Tenderly fold in the pineapple tidbits, allowing them to nestle throughout the dessert for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Delicately introduce the thawed whipped topping, using a light, sweeping motion to maintain the dessert’s cloud-like texture and prevent deflation.
- Transfer the velvety mixture to a serving vessel, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an inviting presentation.
- Chill the fluff in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set into a refreshing, tropical delight.
- Optional: Crown the chilled fluff with vibrant maraschino cherries for a pop of color and additional sweetness before serving.
Notes
- Drain pineapple completely to prevent a watery dessert and ensure the perfect creamy consistency.
- Mix pudding mix thoroughly with crushed pineapple to create a smooth, flavorful base that binds all ingredients together.
- Fold whipped topping gently to maintain the light, airy texture that makes this dessert so delightful and irresistible.
- Chill for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the fluff to set, creating a perfectly chilled tropical dessert.
- Optional cherry garnish adds a pop of color and classic tropical flair to this easy, no-bake sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg