Description
Tropical paradise meets dessert bliss in this dreamy Piña Colada Fluff, a creamy confection that whisks palates to Caribbean shores. Rum-kissed pineapple and coconut dance together, promising a sweet escape that delights and refreshes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, allowing excess liquid to remove for a creamy texture.
- Whisk vanilla yogurt and whipped topping in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows into the yogurt mixture, gently folding to maintain airiness.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts throughout the mixture for additional crunch and nutty flavor.
- Transfer the fluff to a sealed container and refrigerate for 60-90 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and chill completely.
- Before presentation, optionally crown the dessert with vibrant maraschino cherries for a playful, tropical garnish.
Notes
- Swap yogurt with Greek yogurt for a protein-rich, tangier version that keeps the dessert lighter.
- Toast coconut beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the fluff.
- Skip nuts for a nut-free option or replace with toasted coconut chips to maintain texture.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer to prevent excess liquid from making the dessert watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 39 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg