Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff is a light, no-bake dessert with tropical pineapple, sweet coconut, and a creamy whipped base—perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick taste of sunshine.
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice for another use)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut plus extra for garnish
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 8 oz container Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream), thawed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped macadamia nuts fresh pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Open the can of crushed pineapple and pour it into a strainer. Press gently with a spoon to remove extra juice. Set the drained pineapple aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then mix in the drained pineapple and shredded coconut. The mixture should be thick and creamy.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream) using a spatula. Don’t stir too hard—keep it light and fluffy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This helps the flavors blend and the texture firm up.
- Spoon into small bowls or cups. Top with more shredded coconut and optional extras like chopped nuts, pineapple chunks, or a cherry.