Pina Colada Fluff
A creamy, fluffy dessert salad combining pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, and a hint of rum or coconut extract for a flavor reminiscent of the classic piña colada drink. This no-bake treat is easy to make and perfect for parties or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 10-12 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 3/4-ounce package instant coconut cream pudding mix
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits, well-drained
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, coconut extract, and sugar until fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut cream pudding mix, and flaked coconut; mix until combined.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Stir in the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture.
- Fold in the well-drained pineapple tidbits and miniature marshmallows.
- Finally, gently fold in the halved maraschino cherries (pat cherries dry to avoid streaking).
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
After halving the cherries, place them on a paper towel to remove excess juice to prevent the salad from looking streaky. Use coconut extract for authentic flavor; rum extract can be substituted but adds some alcohol presence. This dish keeps well chilled and is best served cold.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
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