Pineapple Fluff
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Pineapple Fluff
Description
The preparation starts by combining instant vanilla pudding with undrained crushed pineapple, mixing in mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, and pecans to incorporate chewy and crunchy elements. Separately, cold heavy cream, lime juice and zest, and powdered sugar are whipped to stiff peaks to create a fluffy base. Cream cheese is beaten until smooth, then folded into the whipped cream to add body and tang.
This cream mixture is folded into the pineapple mixture for a uniform, light texture. After chilling for two hours to meld flavors and allow the fluff to set, it is garnished with whipped cream and maraschino cherries for a classic finishing touch.
The dessert provides a balance of sweet pineapple and pudding flavors with the richness of cream cheese and texture from marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. It is served cold, making it refreshing and suitable for warm weather or festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding package
- 20 oz pineapple don't drain, crushed, canned
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup coconut flakes sweetened shredded
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 6 maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Add the instant vanilla pudding and crushed pineapple, including the juice, to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, and pecans, and stir to combine.
- Next, add the whipping cream, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on low speed, after increasing to medium speed, until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, then combine it with the whipped cream.
- Fold the whipped cream into the pineapple mixture and stir well until thoroughly combined.
- After that, chill for 2 hours before serving.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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