Description
Sweet Hawaiian pineapple fluff salad dances with creamy marshmallow and tangy fruit flavors. Tropical clouds of deliciousness promise a refreshing dessert that delights guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Dairy Components:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid to prevent a watery consistency in the final dessert.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple with marshmallows, creating a sweet and textural base for the fluff salad.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture for consistent flavor and texture.
- Whip the cream until it forms soft, billowy peaks, creating a light and airy foundation for the salad.
- Incorporate sour cream into the whipped cream, stirring carefully to maintain the delicate volume while adding a tangy undertone.
- Sprinkle sugar and vanilla extract into the cream mixture, blending smoothly to enhance the overall sweetness and aromatic profile.
- Delicately fold the cream mixture into the pineapple-marshmallow blend, using a gentle lifting motion to preserve the airy texture.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top for an additional layer of crunch and nutty flavor.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set to a perfect, chilled consistency.
- Serve cold, garnishing with extra coconut or pecans for a visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Drain pineapple completely to avoid a soggy, runny texture that could ruin the fluff’s delightful consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better integration of cream and other components.
- Toast coconut and pecans beforehand to elevate their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Substitute marshmallows with sugar-free alternatives for a lower-calorie version that still maintains the dessert’s signature sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg