Description
A festive and creamy Christmas Cherry Fluff made with maraschino cherries, pineapple, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows — a nostalgic no-bake holiday dessert that’s light, sweet, and full of cheer.
Ingredients
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and sweetened condensed milk.
2. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well incorporated.
3. Add mini marshmallows, coconut, and nuts if using, and stir until evenly distributed.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and set.
5. Serve cold, garnished with extra cherries or a sprinkle of coconut if desired.
Notes
This dessert can be made a day ahead — it tastes even better after chilling overnight.
For a lighter version, use sugar-free whipped topping and low-fat condensed milk.
Try swapping the cherry pie filling for strawberry or raspberry for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, cherry fluff, no bake holiday dessert, marshmallow salad, festive dessert