Description
Sweet Hawaiian pineapple fluff salad brings tropical paradise to your dessert table. Creamy marshmallow and fruit blend creates a refreshing summer treat craved by families and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz or 567 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup (75 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maraschino cherries, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, reserving a small amount of juice to ensure the perfect consistency.
- Whisk the instant pudding mix into the pineapple, creating a smooth and creamy base that begins to set immediately.
- Gently fold in the marshmallows, allowing them to distribute evenly throughout the mixture and add delightful textural contrast.
- Incorporate the whipped topping with a light hand, blending until the salad becomes airy and well-combined.
- Carefully fold in the chopped nuts, providing a subtle crunch that complements the creamy texture.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up completely.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to ensure the ingredients are perfectly distributed and the texture remains light and fluffy.
Notes
- Drain pineapple slightly to control the dessert’s overall moisture and prevent it from becoming too runny.
- Chill the pudding mixture for 10-15 minutes before folding in whipped topping to enhance the creamy texture and help ingredients bind better.
- For a healthier version, substitute regular pudding mix with sugar-free pudding and use low-fat whipped topping to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Add extra texture by mixing in chopped nuts like pecans or toasted coconut flakes for a delightful crunch and enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg