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Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
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Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff

Course Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword coconut-fluff, hawaiian-pineapple-coconut-fluff
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 375kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts toasted and cooled
  • 2 3.4 oz boxes coconut cream instant pudding mix
  • 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 8 oz crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 16 oz jar maraschino cherries, well drained
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 16 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed i.e. cool whip

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the chopped macadamia nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 4-6 minutes. Cool completely.
  • In a medium mixing bowl mix together the pudding mix, crushed pineapple, and condensed milk, Stir until the instant pudding has dissolved. (Do not drain the crushed pineapple)
  • Fold in the maraschino cherries, marshmallows, whipped topping and toasted macadamia nuts until fully combined. Reserve about 1/2 cup whipped cream and 1 Tbsp of nuts for garnishing.
  • Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Garnish with additional whipped cream, reserved nuts and maraschino cherries, if desired.

Notes

    • Instant Pudding: If you're unable to find instant coconut cream pudding mix use instant cheesecake pudding mix or instant white chocolate pudding mix, adding 1-2 teaspoons of coconut extract and 1 loosely packed cup of shredded flaked coconut. You could use instant vanilla pudding mix in a pinch, making the same adjustments.
    • Nut Substitutions: In keeping with the island theme I use macadamia nuts for this fluff recipe. You can swap those out for pecans or walnuts, if preferred.
    • Flavorings: You could add one teaspoon rum extract for a pina colada fluff flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg