Easter Fluff Desset Recipe
If you’re looking for the perfect make-ahead dish to wow your guests this spring, this Easy Easter Fluff recipe is it! With its creamy texture, pretty pastel colors, and fruity flair, it’s a go-to treat for Easter holidays, spring gatherings, or any time you want a light and delicious dessert salad.
Made with simple ingredients and ready in just minutes, it’s an easy dump recipe that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you’re prepping for an Easter brunch, family potluck, or festive Easter egg hunt, this creamy, colorful fruit fluff is a perfect addition.
Ingredients Notes
- Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix: The secret ingredient that gives this dessert a rich, cheesecake-inspired flavor and helps set the base.
- Milk: Combines with the pudding mix to form a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Crushed Pineapple (with juice): Adds a tropical twist and a burst of fresh fruit flavor that balances the sweetness.
- Cool Whip: This whipped topping gives the fluff its signature light dessert feel and makes everything irresistibly creamy.
- Colored Mini Marshmallows: Brings in a pop of color and fun fruity flavors—plus, they soften beautifully in the mix!
- Sweetened Coconut Flakes: Adds chewiness and a hint of coconut for a tropical twist.
- Marshmallow Peeps + Extra Coconut Flakes: For garnish—a festive touch that turns this into an eye-catching centerpiece for your easter celebration.
– Cool Whip: Substitute with homemade whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream for a from-scratch twist.
– Crushed Pineapple: Try pineapple tidbits or even fruit cocktail for a chunkier texture.
– Cheesecake Pudding Mix: Vanilla, lemon jello, or pistachio pudding mix works for a flavor variation (hello, pistachio fluff fans!).
– Mini Marshmallows: Regular white ones work too, but colored marshmallows add that cheerful easter fluff salad look.
Coconut Flakes: Omit if needed, or try toasted coconut for extra depth.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
– Stir before serving if it’s been sitting overnight.
– Not recommended for freezing as the creamy texture may separate.
It’s similar! This fruit fluff is a cousin to ambrosia salad and Watergate salad, but with a cheesecake pudding and Cool Whip spin.
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- For best results, let the fluff chill for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Want to make this ahead? This is the perfect make-ahead dish! Just keep it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
- Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in ingredients to keep that fluffy texture intact.
How to Make Easter Fluff Dessert Recipe
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheesecake pudding mix and milk. Whisk or mix with a hand mixer until thickened and set.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple (juice and all) and coconut flakes.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip, mini marshmallows until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spoon into a large bowl for serving.
- Garnish with bunny peeps, peeps bunnies, and a sprinkle of extra coconut for that next level Easter flair!
Easter Fluff Dessert Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3.4 oz cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
- 8 oz Cool whip
- 10 oz bag colored mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Marshmallow peeps and extra coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheesecake pudding mix and milk. Whisk or mix with a hand mixer until thickened and set.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple (juice and all) and coconut flakes.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip, mini marshmallows until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spoon into a large bowl for serving.
- Garnish with bunny peeps, peeps bunnies, and a sprinkle of extra coconut for that next level Easter flair!
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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