Description
Midwestern cherry fluff salad combines tart cherries with creamy whipped ingredients for a classic potluck dessert. Marshmallows and cool whip create a light, sweet texture that delights family gatherings with nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Components:
- 1 (21 ounces/595 grams) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) can crushed pineapple, drained
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) tub whipped topping, thawed
Crunchy and Texture Components:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Blend cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant fruity base.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk into the mixture, stirring thoroughly until ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping, ensuring a smooth and airy texture throughout the preparation.
- Delicately fold in mini marshmallows, providing soft, pillowy pockets of sweetness.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans, introducing delightful textural contrast and nutty undertones.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and mixture to set completely.
- Serve chilled, presenting a luscious, creamy dessert perfect for summer gatherings or sweet indulgence.
Notes
- Swap canned cherry pie filling with fresh cherries for a more natural, less sweet version by pitting and chopping them finely.
- Use low-fat whipped topping and sugar-free condensed milk to create a lighter, diabetes-friendly dessert option.
- Toast the pecans before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the fluff salad.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute whipped coconut cream and dairy-free condensed milk for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg