A light, creamy, and refreshing dessert perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple sweet treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows (or 1 cup)
Instructions:
- Combine Pineapple and Pudding: In a large bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir well until the pudding mix is dissolved.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until everything is evenly combined.
- Add Marshmallows: Fold in the miniature marshmallows.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until chilled and set.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy!
Variations:
- Coconut Fluff: Add 1/2 to 1 cup of shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Pistachio Fluff: Use pistachio instant pudding mix instead of vanilla. You can also add chopped pistachios for garnish.
- Cherry Fluff: Add a jar of maraschino cherries (drained and halved) for a festive look and flavor.
- Pecan Fluff: Add 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped pecans for a nutty crunch.
- Mandarin Orange Fluff: Add a can of drained mandarin oranges.
- Lime Fluff: use lime instant pudding mix.
- Graham Cracker Crust: press a graham cracker crust into the bottom of a pan, and then pour the fluff on top of it.
Tips:
- For a thicker consistency, refrigerate for a longer period of time.
- Ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed before folding it into the mixture.
- When folding the ingredients, be gentle so you don’t deflate the whipped topping.
- You can use different flavors of instant pudding to change the flavor profile.