Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cream Fluff is a tropical dessert that delights the senses with its creamy texture and refreshing flavor. The luscious blend of whipped cream, sweet pineapple, and rich coconut creates a light and airy treat that melts in your mouth, evoking the essence of a sunny beach getaway.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pineapple and coconut mixture until well combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans (if using) and fold gently to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional coconut or pineapple if desired.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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