Servings: 10–12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Easy
No-Bake Dessert
Creamy, Sweet, Tropical Dessert
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert packed with pineapple, coconut pudding, marshmallows, and whipped topping. It’s sweet, fluffy, and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or summer desserts.
This is one of those classic recipes that gets better after chilling.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted & chopped
- 2 (3.4 oz) coconut cream instant pudding mixes
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (16 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Optional garnish
- Extra whipped cream
- Cherries
- Nuts
- Coconut flakes
How to Make Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
1. Toast Nuts
Bake macadamia nuts at 350°F for 4–6 minutes
Let cool.
2. Mix Base
In large bowl combine:
- Pudding mix
- Both cans pineapple with juice
- Sweetened condensed milk
Whisk until thick.
3. Fold Ingredients
Add:
- Marshmallows
- Cherries
- Whipped topping
- Nuts (save some for topping)
Fold gently.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
This makes it thick and fluffy.
5. Serve
Stir lightly.
Top with whipped cream, cherries, nuts.
Serve cold.
Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded coconut
- Coconut extract
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Pineapple juice splash
Final Thoughts
This pineapple coconut fluff is creamy, sweet, and perfect for parties.
It’s one of the easiest no-bake desserts and always a favorite.
