Description
Creamy Cool Whip Pineapple Fluff is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the creaminess of Cool Whip, the sweetness of pineapple, and optional textures from nuts and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
- 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese or cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 can Crushed Pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows (optional)
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (optional)
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)
- For Garnishing: Whipped cream, Maraschino cherries, Toasted coconut flakes, Crushed graham crackers, Vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, or blend cottage cheese until creamy.
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix along with the reserved pineapple juice, mixing until the mixture thickens.
- Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Carefully fold in the Cool Whip to maintain its light, airy consistency.
- Stir in mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts if using.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, gently fluff and garnish with whipped cream, cherries, or toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Draining the crushed pineapple well is crucial to avoid a watery fluff.
- You can customize the recipe by using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a different flavor.
- Feel free to omit any optional ingredients if you prefer a simpler version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg