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Pina Colada Fluff

June 02, 2023

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Pina Colada Fluff – Sweet crushed pineapple, fluffy whipped topping, smooth vanilla pudding, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans come together to make the perfect summertime salad.

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Indulge your senses with a tropical paradise in a bowl! This summery and delicious dessert salad is the perfect addition to any party, potluck, or backyard barbecue! It almost makes you feel like you’re sitting on the beach relaxing under the sun and drinking pina coladas!

This Pina Colada Fluff recipe is a quick, mouthwatering delight that is guaranteed to become a favorite for anyone who tries it!

HOW TO MAKE PINA COLADA FLUFF

Before you get started, make sure to grab the following ingredients:

  • Instant vanilla pudding 
  • Cream of coconut 
  • Whipped topping 
  • Crushed pineapple 
  • Mini marshmallows 
  • Sweetened shredded coconut 
  • Chopped pecans 
  • Maraschino cherries

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, follow the steps below for a quick and easy summertime dessert.

MIXING UP THE PINA COLADA FLUFF SALAD

steps for making a pina colada dessert salad

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix and cream of coconut together until smooth. 
  2. Stir in whipped topping. 
  3. Stir in a can of crushed pineapple. Be sure to include the juice. 
  4. Add marshmallows and shredded coconut. Stir until mixed well.

Chill the salad for at least 1 hour and then garnish with pecans and cherries before serving.

fruit salad topped with crushed nuts and a cherry

TIPS FOR MAKING PINA COLADA SALAD

  • For different flavors, try adding some rum extract or vanilla extract to this recipe!
  • If you aren’t a fan of pecans, feel free to use chopped walnuts or peanuts instead.
  • If you don’t have cream of coconut, you can combine milk with a teaspoon of coconut extract for a similar taste. 
  • Try adding some pretzels to this recipe for an extra crunch!

bowl of fruit salad with whipped topping

CAN I MAKE PINA COLADA FLUFF AHEAD OF TIME?

This recipe can be made a few days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve! Letting it chill longer will actually lead to the best results!

If you decide to use homemade whipped cream, make it only a few hours in advance so the whipped cream doesn’t deflate.

serving spoon in a bowl of pina colada fluff

WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR COCONUT IN PINA COLADA FLUFF?

If you’re not a fan of coconut, you could experiment with other shredded or flaked fruits such as mango or papaya to add a nice twist to the dessert while maintaining the tropical theme.

small white bowl of sweet pina colada fluff salad

HOW TO STORE PINA COLADA FLUFF SALAD

Leftovers of this recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around three to four days.

I wouldn’t recommend freezing this salad because the texture will become watery and lose its creamy consistency.

a bowl of fluff salad with a spoon inserted

MORE SUMMERTIME SALADS YOU’LL LOVE

  • Ambrosia Fruit Salad
  • Grape Salad
  • Pineapple Pretzel Salad
  • Snickers Caramel Apple Salad
  • Triple Berry Shortcake Salad

Pina Colada Fluff

small white bowl of sweet pina colada fluff salad
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Sweet crushed pineapple, fluffy whipped topping, smooth vanilla pudding, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans come together to make the perfect summertime dessert.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
  • Author: Sara
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup Cream of Coconut
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix and cream of coconut together until smooth.
  2. Stir in whipped topping.
  3. Stir in can of crushed pineapple.  Be sure to include the juice.
  4. Add marshmallows and shredded coconut.  Stir until mixed well.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Garnish with pecans and cherries and serve.

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