Description
Heavenly pineapple coconut fluff delights dessert enthusiasts with creamy Hawaiian-inspired layers of sweet tropical goodness. Cool whipped textures and island flavors create an effortless summer treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 container (8 ounces/227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 can (20 ounces/567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces/227 grams) pineapple tidbits, drained
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Drain Preparation: Extract excess liquid from crushed pineapple thoroughly to maintain optimal dessert consistency and prevent dilution.
- Base Fusion: Combine drained crushed pineapple with instant vanilla pudding powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking until a smooth, uniform texture emerges.
- Coconut Integration: Fold sweetened shredded coconut into the pineapple-pudding mixture, ensuring even distribution and balanced flavor profile.
- Marshmallow Incorporation: Gently blend miniature marshmallows into the mixture, preserving their delicate structure while creating a light, pillowy texture.
- Fruit and Cream Layering: Add pineapple tidbits and thawed whipped topping, using a careful folding technique to maintain the dessert’s airy composition and prevent deflation.
- Chilling and Setting: Transfer the tropical fluff to a serving dish or individual portions, then refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
- Final Garnish: Before serving, crown the dessert with vibrant maraschino cherries, adding a pop of color and elegant finishing touch to this tropical-inspired treat.
Notes
- Drain Pineapple Completely: Excess moisture will ruin the dessert’s creamy texture, so squeeze out every drop of liquid using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Fold Gently: Use a soft, sweeping motion when mixing ingredients to preserve the light, fluffy consistency and prevent deflating the whipped topping.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigeration is crucial for melding flavors and achieving the perfect creamy-cool tropical dessert experience.
- Garnish Strategically: Maraschino cherries add a pop of color and a sweet finishing touch that elevates the visual and flavor profile of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg