Description
Hawaiian pineapple fluff delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy, tropical charm. Marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping combine for a refreshing treat you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz / 567 g) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (8 oz / 227 g) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- Extra chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pineapple Fusion: Combine crushed pineapple with dry pudding powder in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Marshmallow Integration: Gently fold miniature marshmallows into the pineapple-pudding base, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Textural Enhancement: Incorporate shredded coconut and chopped nuts, using delicate folding techniques to maintain the dessert’s light structure while adding depth and crunch.
- Creamy Elevation: Blend whipped topping into the mixture with sweeping motions, creating a luxurious, airy texture that harmonizes all ingredients.
- Chilling and Setting: Transfer the mixture to a serving container, smoothing the surface, then refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and consistency to stabilize.
- Finishing Flourish: Prior to serving, garnish with optional toppings like maraschino cherries, additional nuts, or a light coconut sprinkle to elevate the dessert’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Drain Pineapple Carefully: Ensure minimal liquid remains to prevent watery consistency, which could compromise the dessert’s texture and set.
- Prevent Lumpy Mixture: Whisk pudding powder thoroughly with pineapple, breaking down any potential powder clusters for a smooth, uniform blend.
- Fold Gently: Use delicate folding techniques when adding marshmallows, whipped topping, and nuts to maintain the dessert’s light, airy structure.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and achieve optimal creamy, set texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg