Description
This 5-minute piña colada fluff is a no-bake, creamy, and fruity dessert with tropical flavors, perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or last-minute sweet cravings.
Ingredients
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple with the instant vanilla pudding mix until well blended.
- Fold in the shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Garnish with extra cherries or a sprinkle of toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
Best served cold, straight from the fridge.
Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
Avoid using fresh pineapple as it may prevent the pudding from setting.
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free whipped topping and pudding.
Not suitable for freezing due to separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg