Creamy tropical Pineapple Fluff whips up in minutes to create a dreamy cool pineapple dessert that's sweet, tart, fluffy, and creamy in every bite.
Pineapple Fluff
Pineapple Fluff is a cool and creamy dessert that takes just a few minutes to whip up. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill!
It has a pineapple and pudding base, with whipped topping for extra fluffiness, and bites of marshmallows, pecans, and maraschino cherries. Its tropical flavors make it great for Spring and summer gatherings like BBQ's.
Pineapple fluff also pairs nicely with ham, so remember to make it for Easter too!
What is Fluff?
Typically, fluff is a chilled dessert with a pudding base, often with marshmallows and whipped cream or whipped topping mixed in. These ingredients combined create a light, airy, "fluffy" texture.
Depending on the recipe, different flavors of puddings and different mix-ins, such as fresh fruits, nuts, etc., are added for flavoring.
How to Serve Pineapple Fluff
Pineapple fluff is extremely versatile and is great for any occasion, summer or winter. You can certainly serve it in a big bowl with a spoon, as is.
Some more creative serving suggestions include:
- on angel food cake
- topped with pecans, toasted coconut, or pretzels
- in a pineapple boat (half of a pineapple hollowed out, then fill like a bowl)
- as a dip with fresh fruit, graham crackers, and vanilla wafer cookies.
More Fluff-Type Recipes You'll Love
- Snickers Caramel Apple Salad - packed with sweet caramel, gooey candy bar pieces, and crisp tart apples.
- Watergate Salad - a unique mixture of ingredients that you would never think would work, but actually taste amazing.
- Ambrosia Salad - a creamy, sweet, and tangy dessert salad with whipped cream, oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and coconut.
- Berry Cheesecake Salad - a creamy, tangy marshmallow salad with fresh berries.
Pineapple Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 can crushed pineapple (20 ounces)
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding (3.4 ounces)
- 1 container whipped topping (8 ounces)
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup crushed pecans
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries halved and patted dry
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple and pudding mix. Stir to combine, and set aside for 5 minutes to set.
- Once set, fold in whipped topping, marshmallows, pecans, and cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until chilled.
Notes
- Be sure to get pineapple in juice. The syrup will be very sweet and there's already a lot of sweetness in this fluff.
- You can substitute the whipped topping for 1-1.5 cups homemade whipped cream, if you'd prefer.
- Add ½ cup shredded coconut for a pina colada flavor.
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator. Pineapple Fluff is best when made fresh and served within 3 days.
- Make Ahead: This Pineapple Fluff can (and should!) be made ahead. It’s best to let it chill for at least 2 hours, so making it the morning or night before will work perfectly.
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Aimee Mars says
This is a great Easter recipe! I'm going to add it to our menu and I have a ton of pineapple leftover from making pineapple margaritas this weekend.
Michelle says
This looks incredibly fluffy indeed! I love how easy it is to whip up 😉 and put together the dessert! Perfect for a summertime dessert.
Jo says
I made this Pineapple Fluff today and it was a hit! Thank you for the recipe!
Jen says
This is always a hit at every potluck or get together. The trick is getting it made before my kids eat all of the mini marshmallows, haha!
Wanda says
I definitely have to try this for Easter! What a delicious sounding dessert!
Carrie Robinson says
I just love how easy this is to make! Perfect last minute dessert idea. 🙂
Rika says
I love pineapple. That looks like a very refreshing dessert! It looks so creamy too.
Dannii says
I have never heard of this, but it looks amazing. I love anything with pineapple in it.
Angela says
I am definitely adding this to my Easter menu. What a fun salad.
Alina says
This is a perfect summer dessert! I love pineapple.
Suja md says
This looks really delicious and fairly simple to make! Can't wait to try it out! thanks for the recipe 🙂
Missy says
I live where there is no canned pineapple. Fresh pineapple in a food processor would work?
Michelle says
I think that would work okay! You'll need about 2-2.5 cups of coarsely processed pineapple, and use the juice (include them in your measurement and don't drain)
MJ says
This was so fun to make, and now I can't wait to make this for summer BBQs too!
Michele says
This looks light and fluffy. Thanks for sharing.
Tara says
Oh how fun! This dessert looks so light and refreshing. I love how easily it comes together.