Description
Magical Christmas cherry fluff brings festive cheer with its creamy, dreamy layers of marshmallow and cherry goodness. Holiday dessert lovers will delight in this simple, nostalgic treat that promises sweet memories and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Optional Ingredient:
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Empty the cherry pie filling into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of the vibrant red cherries.
- Pour the crushed pineapple over the cherry mixture, gently folding to integrate the tropical fruit’s tangy essence.
- Scatter mini marshmallows throughout the mixture, creating pockets of soft, pillowy sweetness.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut across the surface, adding a delicate tropical texture and subtle nutty undertone.
- If desired, incorporate chopped nuts to introduce a satisfying crunch and depth of flavor.
- Carefully fold all ingredients together, ensuring each element is evenly distributed and coated.
- Cover the fluff and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, give the dessert a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and maintain its light, airy consistency.
Notes
- Choose ripe, high-quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor and vibrant color in your dessert.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the fluff too runny and losing its creamy texture.
- Toast chopped nuts before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the dessert.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives like reduced-sugar pie filling and light whipped topping to create a healthier holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg