Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff recipe that combines the tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts with creamy whipped topping for a light and refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
- maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until the pudding is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, and macadamia nuts if using, then gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the mixture to set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, add ½ cup diced mango or papaya.
- You can also use coconut cream pudding mix instead of vanilla for a stronger coconut taste.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: Mixing & Chilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
