Classic Cherry Fluff Salad
Classic cherry fluff salad is a sweet and creamy dessert that is typically served as a side dish or a dessert at family gatherings and potlucks. This recipe is made from a handful of simple ingredients, including fluffy Cool Whip, sweet cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and miniature marshmallows. The ingredients are mixed together and chilled until they become a light and creamy mixture that is bursting with flavor. This delicious, classic dessert is sure to be a hit at your next party or get-together.
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounce box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1½ cups shredded coconut
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla instant pudding mix and crushed pineapple with the juice. Mix well until the pudding mix has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
- Add the Cool Whip to the bowl and stir until it is fully incorporated with the pudding mixture.
- Add the cherry pie filling to the bowl and gently fold it in with a spatula until it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Add the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts or pecans to the bowl and fold them in gently until they are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the mixture has firmed and set.
- Once chilled and ready to serve, garnish the salad with additional mini marshmallows, nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 3gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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