Pineapple Fluff Recipe is a light and fluffy dessert made with cool whip, pineapple, coconut and more. Each bite of this no bake dessert is packed with tropical flavors.
This pineapple dessert is so easy to put together and always a crowd pleaser. It is the best side dish or dessert. Pineapple fluff salad is my go-to dish for potlucks and more.
It is a staple at just about all of our gatherings year-round. You are going to love this delicious recipe.
If you love pineapple flavor, make sure to try Dole Whip Recipe and Pineapple Cookies along with these other Pineapple Dessert Recipes. You might also like our Cherry Fluff or Orange Fluff.
The kids love when I make Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff.
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Why We Love This Recipe
With only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is effortless. The results are smooth and creamy with tons of pineapple flavor. It is great for any occasion and sure to be a family tradition for you too!
Ingredients
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix. You can also make Homemade Vanilla Pudding.
- Crushed Pineapple. Do not drain this.
- Whipped Topping. Make sure to thaw before using so it combines smoothly.
- Shredded Sweetened Coconut. I prefer sweetened coconut for the perfect blend of flavors.
- Pecans. Chopped into small pieces.
Get the complete ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations
- Try pudding flavors. Try other flavors of pudding such as cheesecake or white chocolate. You can substitute any type of pudding you like.
- Homemade whipping cream. Substitute homemade whipped cream instead of store bought cool whip if you prefer.
- Blend Cream cheese into the mixture. Add softened cream cheese to the mixture for a richer taste in this dessert recipe.
- Maraschino cherries. For a pop of color and cherry flavor, add cherries to this recipe for pineapple fluff. Drain a jar of maraschino cherries and fold into the ingredients.
- Nuts. Try other chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds. We have also used macadamia nuts for a great addition.
- Pretzels. Chopped pretzel pieces add a nice crunch to the salad and a sweet and salty combination. If using pretzels, wait to stir these in until right before serving. Otherwise, they will get soggy.
- Cottage Cheese. Substitute part of the whipped cream for cottage cheese. You can also just add a little cottage cheese in addition to the other ingredients. It is really tasty.
- Marshmallows. Try other flavors of marshmallows. The mini tropical variety is really yummy in this recipe with the pineapple flavor.
- Omit the coconut. If you do not like coconut, just omit it from the recipe.
- Other fruits. Instead of pineapple, substitute mandarin oranges, peaches and more.
How to make pineapple fluff
Step 1. Combine the pudding and pineapple in a mixing bowl.
Step 2. Stir in the whipped topping until well combined. You do not want any lumps.
Step 3. Then stir in the marshmallows and shredded coconut. Carefully add these ingredients together and fold into the mixture.
Step 4. Refrigerate for a couple of hours. Serve topped with the chopped pecans.
Serving Pineapple Fluff
While delicious served in a bowl, we have other creative ideas you might want to try.
- Hollow out a pineapple. Cut a pineapple in half and hollow the fruit. Fill with pineapple fluff and serve for a festive serving idea.
- Dip. This is a tasty dip for fruit such as apple slices, strawberries and bananas. It is also really tasty using vanilla wafers, graham crackers and golden Oreo cookies for dipping.
- Cake. Top cake with pineapple fluff. Try pound cake, angel food cake, strawberry cake or yellow cake.
- Top with Chocolate. If you love chocolate, drizzle chocolate syrup on top before serving or toss in a handful of chocolate chips.
You can also garnish each serving with more coconut, cherries and lots of chopped nuts. It is such an easy recipe but so amazing.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make sure to stir it before serving as it may become watery and runny.
Frequently asked questions
Homemade whipped cream can be used. Make sure to beat it until stiff peaks from. It is best served right away as the texture is not the same as store bought.
If using homemade whipped cream, serve this recipe right away.
You can make pineapple fluff up to a day in advance. It is best prepared at least several hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
We do not suggest making more than a day in advance because it will get runny.
Fresh pineapple can absolutely be used in this recipe. While canned is convenient, fresh is delicious. We love to substitute fresh pineapple when it is in season and on sale.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing. We do not recommend this storage method.
More easy pineapple recipes
- Pineapple Angel Food Dump Cake
- Easy Pineapple Upside Down Dump Cake
- Pineapple dream dessert
- Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
- Pineapple Dump Cake
- Hummingbird Bread
Make this for the next family get together. Please come back and leave a comment so I know if you loved it!
Pineapple Fluff Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces
- 1 can Crushed Pineapple not drained, 20 ounces
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping thawed
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
- ยฝ cup Pecans chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the vanilla pudding mix and crushed pineapple.
- Stir in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Then stir in the marshmallows and shredded coconut.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Serve topped with the chopped pecans.ย Enjoy!
