It’s time to get tropical with this refreshing pina colada fluff. Combining the flavors of coconut and pineapple with whipped cream, pudding, and marshmallows makes for a divinely decadent dessert that is the perfect addition to your next potluck.
Pina Colada Fluff Ingredients
This Pina Colada Fluff is a tropical dessert that brings the essence of a classic cocktail to your taste buds.
The result is a lusciously creamy and dreamy dessert that transports you to paradise with every bite.
You’ll need:
- 1 (20-ounce) can of crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8-ounce) tub of Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
- 1½ teaspoons of rum extract
- 2½ cups of miniature marshmallows
- 1¼ cups of sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup of chopped walnuts
PRO TIP:
If texture is a concern, you can leave the coconut flakes out of your fluff salad.
Substitutions And Additions
NUTS: You can substitute any chopped nuts for the chopped walnuts in this pina colada fluff salad recipe.
GARNISH: You can garnish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes. You can also garnish your salad with maraschino cherries.
WHIPPED TOPPING: You can use our homemade whipped topping recipe in place of store-bought Cool Whip if you prefer.
How To Make This Pina Colada Fluff Recipe
All the ingredients are combined together in a bowl before giving the fluff time to chill so that all the flavors blend together.
STEP ONE: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a wooden spoon, stir together the crushed pineapple and instant pudding mix until well combined.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Don’t drain the pineapple. You’ll want to include the pineapple juice along with the crushed pineapple in this salad.
STEP TWO: Fold in the whipped topping and rum extract.
STEP THREE: Fold in the mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, and chopped walnuts.
STEP FOUR: Cover bowl tightly and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to overnight until you are ready to serve.
PRO TIP:
For best results, make sure you give your pina colada fluff salad plenty of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
How To Serve
This delicious dessert salad makes the perfect treat for any barbecue or potluck.
Add a refreshing twist after enjoying our grilled chicken breast and grilled corn on the cob for a great way to finish off your summer meal.
For more sweet salads that would serve as an easy side dish or a light dessert, our ambrosia salad and cherry fluff would be fantastic choices.
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Storing This Pina Colada Fruit Salad
We’ve got a few handy tips for storing any leftovers you may have of this creamy dessert.
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers of this coconut and pineapple fluff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this easy dessert. Neither the marshmallows nor the creamy pudding mixture will do very well in the freezer.
This pina colada fluff salad is loaded with delightful pineapple flavors and a creamy dressing that will transport you to a beach this summer. You’ll think you are sipping a dreamy drink from a hollowed-out coconut when you enjoy a spoonful of this yummy salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is actually best to make this easy salad recipe ahead of time. It gives the salad time to let all the flavors mingle and combine together for an even tastier fluffy salad.
This classic salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.
This simple dessert would be delicious if you decided to add maraschino cherries or other juicy fruit to the salad.
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Pina Colada Fluff
Ingredients
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple undrained
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- 1½ teaspoons rum extract
- 2½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1¼ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a wooden spoon, stir the crushed pineapple together with the instant vanilla pudding mix until fully blended.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping along with the rum extract until combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, and chopped walnuts, folding them in carefully.
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight before serving.
Notes
- If you’re sensitive to texture, you can leave out the coconut flakes without affecting the overall flavor.
- Do not drain the pineapple, as the juice is needed to properly set and flavor the mixture.
- For best results, allow the pina colada fluff salad enough time to chill so the flavors can fully come together.
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