Description
Pineapple Whip Cheesecake Fluff is a light, creamy no-bake dessert combining tropical pineapple, fluffy whipped topping, and rich cheesecake flavors. It tastes like a pineapple soft-serve treat transformed into a luscious dessert salad.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2 cups whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts (optional)
- Pineapple chunks for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cheesecake pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Mix in mini marshmallows and toasted coconut if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and set.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks and chopped nuts before serving.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent the fluff from becoming watery.
- Toasted coconut adds extra tropical flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Best served chilled after several hours of refrigeration.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American