Description
Cherry Fluff is a light and creamy no-bake dessert combining a delightful mix of cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, instant vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, studded with mini marshmallows for a fun texture. It’s a refreshingly sweet treat perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or any time you want a quick and easy fruit-based dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Pudding
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Other Ingredients
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Optional garnish: additional mini marshmallows and cherries
Instructions
- Combine Fruit and Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple along with its juice, and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir the mixture until it begins to slightly thicken, ensuring the pudding mix is well blended.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to maintain the fluffiness, mixing until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Mini Marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows to the mixture and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the fluff.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the fluff for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and chill thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, transfer the cherry fluff to a serving dish and optionally garnish with additional mini marshmallows and cherries for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overmix the Cool Whip to keep the dessert light and airy.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Use fresh maraschino cherries or leftover pie cherries for garnish if desired.
- Mini marshmallows provide a sweet chewiness contrasted with the creamy fluff.
