We are full on into the dog days of summer. And that requires keeping the oven usage to a bare minimum. My kitchen is on the upper floor of my house so as soon as I turn it on, the upper floor heats up fast. So that means more Crock Pot meals and No-Bake Desserts that are simple but cool!
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.
It’s a fun recipe to play around with. Check out my notes at the end of the recipe for different combinations of flavor!
Ingredients:
1 (3.4 oz.) vanilla (or coconut cream) instant pudding mix*
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 (8 oz.) container COOL WHIP, thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional
½ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple.
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.
*Cook’s 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!
Pineapple Fluff
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix or coconut cream instant pudding
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple do not drain
- 1 8 oz container COOL WHIP 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.
Recipe 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!
That looks awesome Brandie. Hubby loves pineapple anything so I can't wait to try this recipe. Stay cool my friend.
Delicious. Made it last weekend. Used sugar free cheesecake pudding and light cool whip. Yum-o.
This was SO good!!
Do you make the pudding or just use dry mix?
Dry…
We use pistachio pudding. It's a great compliment to the pineapple😊
I made this exactly to your recipe. Wouldn’t change a thing!
I love all your fluff recipes. I have made your Watergate (Pistachio)Fluff and your Orange Fluff. And now this! We Loved it – thank you for sharing these recipes with us, Brandie!
I grew up with these “fluff” desserts. Can’t wait to try this one.
It is so good, I hope you enjoy!
Can this be made the night before or best to make a couple hours before hand?
You can make it the night before.
What can you use instead of marshmallows
We love this but I used Greek yogurt & I also put in fruit cocktail along with oranges & fresh strawberries yummmy
I love your site… thanks for sharing…..ruby gray
This was great Brandie – thank you!
This looks delicious. Love the dessert cups. Would you mind sharing what kind of dessert cups they are?
Hi Julia! I only have a couple of them. The other few that I had broke during a move a few years ago 🙁 I was so bummed. I honestly cannot remember where I purchased them from. I would love more!
could you add maraschino cherries to it
Marie – of course you can! They will make the mixture turn a bit pink that’s all. Just do your best to pat them dry before gently stirring them in 🙂
Can I use homemade whipped cream?
Love this fluff recipe! Quick and easy! I added Malibu coconut rum to mine and it is so so delicious!
Yum!! Love it Suzie!
Can you sub homemade whipped cream for the cool whip?
Joy, homemade whipped cream is not as stable as COOL WHIP and will separate. You could certainly try it, but just make sure to eat it the same day it is made.
Can you make it the night ahead?
Yes 🙂
Can you use cook and serve pudding instead?
You want to use instant in the recipe.
How many points per serving
This recipe looks so good and easy! Love every bit of it 😍😁😁