Description
Cherry Fluff is a classic no-bake American dessert combining the sweetness of cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and marshmallows with creamy whipped topping and optional crunchy nuts and coconut. It’s an easy, make-ahead dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Combine Cherry and Condensed Milk: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cherry pie filling and sweetened condensed milk until fully blended.
- Add Pineapple: Stir in the drained crushed pineapple, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the mixture until fully incorporated, maintaining the fluffiness.
- Add Marshmallows and Optional Ingredients: Stir in the mini marshmallows. If desired, add the chopped nuts and shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor, mixing gently.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the texture set. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or dessert.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light whipped topping and reduced-fat sweetened condensed milk.
- You can omit the nuts and coconut for a smoother dessert texture.
- This dish is ideal for holidays, potlucks, and summertime gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
