This Pineapple Fluff recipe is a no-bake dessert recipe with Cool Whip, pineapple, marshmallows, instant pudding, pecans and coconut. Light and refreshing!
A LIGHT AND FRUITY DESSERT
This Pineapple Fluff is a different take on Orange Fluff. There are a lot of ways to change it up. All you have to do is switch out the pudding flavors or canned fruit. The great thing about fluff recipes is they are a nice sweet treat but aren't heavy so they are perfect summer desserts!
TIPS FOR MAKING PINEAPPLE FLUFF:
- If you don't like shredded coconut, just leave it out and use coconut cream pudding instead of vanilla.
- Or, if you can't find the coconut cream pudding, just add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the mixture.
- To make it taste more like a Pina Colada, add a teaspoon of rum extract!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- vanilla instant pudding mix
- crushed pineapple
- Cool Whip (whipped topping)
- mini marshmallows
- shredded sweetened coconut, optional
- chopped pecans
HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE FLUFF:
In a large bowl, stir together pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple.
Gently stir in Cool Whip, marshmallows, coconut and nuts.
Stir just until combined.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
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Pineapple Fluff (+Video)
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix, (or coconut cream instant pudding)
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, do not drain
- 8 ounce tub Cool Whip (whipped topping), thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple.
- Gently stir in COOL WHIP, marshmallows, coconut and nuts.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Video
Notes
- If you don't like shredded coconut, just leave it out and use coconut cream pudding instead of vanilla.
- Or, if you can't find the coconut cream pudding, just add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the mixture.
- To make it taste more like a Pina Colada, add a teaspoon of rum extract!
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: July 2015
Updated and republished: January 2023
Robin
Recipe turned out great, except I wish I would have doubled ingredients. I made it as is to take to a potluck and it didn't seem like a very big bowl.
Bonda Fujiwara
We truly enjoy this recipe! I have made it many times. So delicious in every way.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
So wonderful to hear that!! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back & leave a comment!
Donna
OMG Brandie! This is amazing! I added some mandarin oranges, toasted chopped Walnuts, fruity marshmallows and both of the rum and coconut extracts. I also used vanilla pudding because we don't care for the coconut. Thanks Brandie for the recipe!
Barbara Henson
Memories of my Mom making the same simple recipe and how we all.loved it!
Marcia
Have you ever tried the recipe with lemon pudding? Would you recommend?
Trudy
I toasted coconut & chopped pecans to mix in or place on top before serving or mini chocolate chips or both, yum!
Tess
We had this for Christmas, and it was so yummy!! Definitely a "Keeper"!! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂
Babs
Do you mean one 1.34oz. package of pudding?
Cathy
Excellent! Added 12oz marachino cherries too. A keeper.
melba sims
I LOVE SOUTHERN COOKING
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Me too! 🙂
Susan Farrer
Looks wonderful!
Shelly A. Pizzuti
Also known at the Watergate Salad from the 70s
Sherry
Is the pineapple fluff 3 pts in weight watchers?
Barbara Durham
Addicting!
Sandu
Has anyone tried using the jar marshmallow stuff?