Cherry Fluff dessert salad is one of my favorite no bake dessert recipes! This easy dump and go salad is perfectly sweet, pretty and pink! Love no bake desserts as much as we do? Try thisPeanut Butter Icebox Cake and Easy Ice Cream Cake!
Cherry Fluff
Sometimes it’s a relief to make up a dessert that takes about five minutes and some time in the fridge. This is definitely one of those desserts. Those five minutes of prep will be amply rewarded with the moans and sighs of pure pleasure when your family or guests dive face first into this incredible dessert salad.
Cherry Fluff is a lot like pistachio fluff in that it’s a dump and stir dessert. A can of this, a can of that, throw in some marshmallows, a handful of coconut, stir it up and voila. You’ve got a dessert that is totally gorgeous, fun, and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Cherry Fluff is a great dessert to prepare anytime of year but is especially fun for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and even Easter. The pretty pink color of the salad is just too much to resist and once the little ones discover the sweet marshmallows hidden inside…well, let’s just say you better have gotten your bowl first.
It’s recipes like this that will bring smiles to your guests face and will also have them asking you for the recipe later. Trust me. I love that this recipe makes up a generous amount – plenty for a party. If you’re just making it for your family, you’ll definitely be rewarded with leftovers which can be enjoyed throughout the week.
When you’ve got just a few minutes to spare, this is definitely a dessert you should turn to. If you have loads of time on your hands, make this, and then go read a magazine or catch up on Real Housewives. Your choice. Just make this so you can thank me later 🙂
No Bake Desserts
- No Bake Cookies
- Ambrosia Salad
- Pina Colada Fluff
- Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake
- No Bake Banana Cream Pudding Cheesecake
How To Make Cherry Fluff
Cherry Fluff
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip 1 container - I use lite
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can - I use fat-free
- 21 oz cherry pie filling 1 can
- 20 oz crushed pineapple 1 can - well drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened or sweetened is fine
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped - optional
Instructions
- Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl.
- Fold in remaining three ingredients.
- Refrigerate for one hour before serving.
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Rachel Page says
I makes this , but I freeze it. I like this way much better…not so cold on the teeth!
Lisa says
My version is with out marshmallows and coconut ,instead I use bananas. It’s called Banana Split salad and it does remind you of a banana split.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds fabulous Lisa!
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Amy says
(That experience was on my mobile earlier, btw.) Thank you for the recipe. I’m making it for my grandmother’s birthday party tomorrow.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Enjoy Amy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for letting me know Amy! I’ve forwarded this to my ad guy.
Korteeni says
I got this basic recipe from my mom whose family has been making it for years. I make it every holiday myself, but I moved overseas and can’t find any cool whip now. Do you have any suggestions for a decent replacement? Everyone is telling me to use a basic cream but I’ve done it once and it just wasn’t right. Wasn’t as fluffy and not the same sweetness or flavor. They don’t understand the magic in Cool Whip!! Hellllp :/
Tyra says
I love this recipe but have to confess that I have modified it and added in cream cheese for “richness”. LOL As if this needs it!! The cream cheese just does something a little extra that I love!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh Tyra! Now I totally need to try that!!
Audrey says
I like fluff. Fantastic recipe.!!
jessica says
This brings back memories of my grandma! Can I make this ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge overnight? or does the cool whip get weird ?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I don’t think it would be too much of a problem although I think it is best made the day you plan to serve.
Alyssa says
Hello, I just tried making this recipe as a test run. It came out super runny, even after being in the fridge for 2 hours. Can you give me some tips on how to get it from being runny?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It shouldn’t be runny – at all. Did you drain the pineapple? It needs to be really well drained.
Nell says
This looks delicious, but I have a question. A number of recipes I’ve looked at lately call for canned pineapple. When the recipe does not specify sweet or unsweetened, which should be used, or does it matter? Thanks for all the great recipes you share!
Amy@theidearoom says
This recipe looks amazing! pinned!
Stacey says
I make this every year for the holidays.
It is my favorite, it’s wonderful!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love it too Stacey!
Liz says
Thank you Trish for the nice desserts.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Liz!
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
I’ve never had this before but it looks super fun!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So fun and DELICIOUS Rebecca 🙂 Def give it a try!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
That Cherry Fluff looks so yummy. I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Wendy!
Bonnie N says
I make this using raspberries making my own raspberry mixture. This recipe can be adapted to any flavor using the corresponding Jell-O flavor. (My recipe uses Jell-O)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Raspberries would be amazing Bonnie! I’m totally going to give that a try 🙂 Thank you!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Hi Trish! We love salads like this in our house. It’s like an excuse to eat dessert with your dinner! I actually made a very similar salad this weekend for one of our meals…we call it “Pink Ambrosia” because the cherries turn the cool whip pink. So pretty!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely Blair! Pink Ambrosia is such a pretty name for the salad – love it!
tanktrouble6 says
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