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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Cherry Fluff Recipe

    Updated: Jul 21, 2024 · Published: Dec 27, 2022 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Servings 6 servings
    Prep 5 minutes mins
    Cook 0 minutes mins
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    Our Cherry Fluff recipe is a perfect dessert/side dish that is light and fluffy and filled with sweet cherry flavors. It is creamy, lush, and rich. One bite will never be enough!

    A bowl of light pink cherry fluff topped with a cherry.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
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    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Cherry Fluff is a classic salad that is both easy to prepare and light and always enjoyable for a side salad or light dessert.
    • Simple and affordable ingredients make a most delicious salad.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients with text overlay to make cherry fluff.
    • cherry pie filling
    • crushed pineapple, drained
    • Cool Whip
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • mini-marshmallows
    • sweetened shredded coconut

    Instructions

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    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • Wooden Spoon

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Step by step to make cherry fluff.
    1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
    2. Mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour to blend flavors.
    3. Serve and enjoy.
    Cherry fluff salad in a bowl topped with a cherry.

    Storage

    Leftovers can be stored in a covered airtight container for up to 3 days.

    I don't recommend freezing this recipe as the dairy ingredients will not fare well in the freezer.

    Two bowls of cherry fluff salad recipe with cherries on top.

    Expert Tips

    Expert Tip: Be sure to let te flavors blend in a covered airtight container for at least an hour to blend the ingredients.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

    Yes, this cherry salad benefits from the flavors blending ahead of time. Making the salad ahead of time will enhance the flavors.

    What is cherry fluff?

    It is a salad or dessert made with just a few simple ingredients including cherry pie filling, mini marshmallows, whipped cream topping, and shredded coconut.

    Variations

    • While this is a cherry fluff salad, add in apple pie filling or peach filling for a variation to the fruit.
    • For a crunch factor, add chopped pecans or walnuts.

    Serving Suggestions

    A great side dish for a holiday dinner such as Oven Roasted Turkey.

    Another great dinner, Maple Glazed Ham would benefit from a side of this cherry fluff salad.

    Hosting a brunch, a mini-quiche would be a perfect side dish alongside this salad.

    When having any dinner, any of our side dishes would be an awesome choice for any meal.

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    Two bowls of cherry fluff topped with cherries on a cutting board.

    Cherry Fluff Salad

    Cherry Fluff Salad is a vintage salad that is super easy to put together and tastes so good. Perfect for serving at potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings. and holidays.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cherry fluff, cherry fluff recipe, cherry fluff salad
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 471kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 (21) ounce can, cherry pie filling
    • 1 (20) ounce can, crushed pineapple, drained
    • 1 (8) ounce tub, Cool Whip
    • 1 (7) ounce can, sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 ½ cups mini-marshmallows
    • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

    Instructions

    • Combine cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, cool whip, sweetened condensed milk, mini marshmallows, and sweetened shredded coconut in a large mixing bowl.
    • Mix well and refrigerate in a covered airtight container for an hour to blend flavors.
    • Serve and enjoy.

    NOTES

    Be sure to check Variations, Expert Tips, and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
    Storage: Leftovers can be stored in a covered airtight container for up to 3 days.
    I don't recommend freezing this recipe as the dairy ingredients will not fair well in the freezer.
    I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
     
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
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