Filled with bright summer flavors, this easy pineapple fluff recipe features crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, shredded coconut and chopped pecans in a light, coconut-and-vanilla base. Coconut cream replaces whipped topping to make this recipe dairy-free, and with Dandies marshmallows, it’s easily made vegan-friendly, too. Serve in a pineapple boat for a tropical finishing touch!
Pineapple Fluff
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz. can coconut cream
- 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding
- 20 oz. can crushed pineapple not drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more to garnish
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped, optional
- 1 whole pineapple halved and hollowed, for serving
Instructions
-
Pour coconut cream into large metal bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
-
With hand mixer, whip chilled coconut cream on high speed until very soft peaks form. Add instant vanilla pudding and mix 2 minutes more.
-
In separate large bowl, stir together crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries and chopped pecans.
-
With rubber spatula, gently fold in coconut whipped cream.
-
Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.
-
Scoop into hollowed pineapple or large serving bowl. Garnish with additional coconut, cherries and chopped pecans. Serve immediately.
-
Refrigerate leftover fluff in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Featured Products
The post Pineapple Fluff first appeared on The Upside by Vitacost.com.