Description
Creamy pineapple fluff delights dessert enthusiasts with its tropical charm and effortless preparation. Sweet clouds of marshmallow and pineapple create a heavenly treat you’ll savor in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, undrained
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package (1 ounce / 28 grams) sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
Dairy and Topping:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) light whipped topping
- Toasted unsweetened coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend the crushed pineapple with vanilla pudding mix, ensuring thorough incorporation until the mixture develops a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate light whipped topping using gentle folding techniques, creating a uniform and airy texture throughout the dessert.
- Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop a chilled, smooth profile.
- When ready to serve, garnish with toasted coconut flakes, which will provide a delightful crunch and complementary tropical essence.
- Present the dessert directly from the refrigerator, offering a cool and refreshing treat perfect for warm days or as a light post-meal indulgence.
Notes
- Toast coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent soggy texture during serving.
- Use fresh, high-quality pineapple for more vibrant and authentic tropical taste if canned isn’t available.
- Swap whipped topping with Greek yogurt for a protein-rich, lower-calorie alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Customize dessert by adding chopped nuts like macadamia or almonds for extra crunch and nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg