Description
Creamy pineapple fluff salad brings tropical sunshine to your dessert table with its dreamy marshmallow and fruit blend. Sweet clouds of delight melt smoothly, inviting you to savor each refreshing spoonful of pure summer comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Dairy:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid to ensure the salad maintains a light, fluffy consistency.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple with instant vanilla pudding mix, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold in the sour cream gently, creating a creamy base that will bind the salad’s ingredients together.
- Incorporate mini marshmallows into the pineapple mixture, distributing them evenly for a delightful textural contrast.
- Carefully fold in the whipped cream, using a light hand to maintain the airy, delicate texture of the salad.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the surface, adding a tropical crunch and complementary flavor profile.
- Garnish with chopped pecans, providing a nutty dimension and additional textural interest.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely.
- Just before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and ensure a perfect, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Drain pineapple completely to prevent watery texture and maintain the salad’s light, fluffy character.
- Use full-fat sour cream and whipped cream for richer, more indulgent flavor and smoother consistency.
- Toast coconut and pecans briefly to enhance their nutty aroma and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Prepare this dessert a day ahead to allow flavors to develop and integrate more deeply, resulting in a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg