Description
A delightful and tropical dessert made with crushed pineapple, coconut, and whipped topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the mini marshmallows and macadamia nuts, if using, and mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra coconut or pineapple if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid a watery mixture.
- This dessert is best served chilled.
- Feel free to customize with additional fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg