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A white bowl filled with Cherry Fluff Salad, topped with two cherries and mint, sits in front of a bowl of fresh cherries and a red cloth in the background.

Cherry Fluff Salad

5 from 1 vote
Cherry Fluff Salad takes 5 minutes to make and is the perfect summer dessert. It's bursting with juicy cherries and pineapple, and the whipped cream and fluffy marshmallows make it unbelievably light and creamy.
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Chill Time : 2 hours
Total Time : 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3.4 ounces Instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 box
  • 20 ounces Crushed pineapple, do not drain, 1 can
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 tub
  • 21 ounces Cherry pie filling, 1 can
  • 4 cups Mini marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cups Coconut flakes
  • ¾ cup Chopped walnuts , or pecans

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the vanilla pudding powder and crushed pineapple with the fruit juice. Mix thoroughly until combined.
  • Fold the Cool Whip into the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the cherry pie filling, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, and mini marshmallows into the bowl, fold together, and blend until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours in order to chill and the cream to thicken.
  • If desired, top with additional nuts and cherries when serving.

Christina's Notes

  • Drain Fruit Thoroughly: This is key to preventing a watery salad. Let the canned cherries sit in a colander for a good 10-15 minutes.
  • Fold Gently: When combining the ingredients, fold them in gently to maintain the fluffiness of the whipped topping. Avoid overmixing.
  • Taste and Adjust: Before serving this perfect easy recipe, taste the salad and adjust sweetness or add a touch more of any ingredient to your liking.
  • Garnish for Appeal: Before serving, you can garnish this great recipe with a few extra cherries, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a more visually appealing presentation.
  • Serve With: Serve with other recipes like Pistachio Fluff Ambrosia Watergate Salad, Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting or Air Fryer Cherry Danish.

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