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Pineapple Fluff

Pineapple Fluff is an easy, one-bowl dessert or side dish. It's creamy, refreshing, and has the perfect blend of textures between the pineapple, Cool Whip, and toasted nuts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 bean salad, marshmallows, pineapple
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $8.15

Equipment

  • rubber spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 20 oz can chopped pineapple undrained
  • 3.4 oz box instant cheesecake pudding
  • 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans toasted
  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups Cool Whip
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Instructions

MAKE FLUFF:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple and pudding mix. Mix until well combined.
  • Mix in mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, cottage cheese, and chopped maraschino cherries.
  • Fold in Cool Whip using a rubber spatula.

CHILL AND SERVE:

  • Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg