Cherry fluff is a cherry-filled refreshing dessert salad that is pretty pink and so fun to serve. The recipe couldn’t be easier to put together, it’s a wonderful dump-and-go gem!
Made with easy-to-find ingredients, this will be a go-to recipe for all warm-weather get-togethers and potlucks. All the delicious, creamy, sweet ingredients make this dessert a perfect crowd-pleaser!
If you’re a fan of dessert salads, I hope you’ll try our Oreo fluff, strawberry fluff, ambrosia salad, and Watergate salad (aka pistachio fluff) next! You won’t be disappointed!
Cherry Fluff Ingredients
- Cherry Pie Filing: Any brand will work. This canned filling is a great shortcut, giving this dessert its classic cherry taste.
- Pineapple: I use crushed canned pineapple, which adds complexity to the fruit flavor.
- Cool Whip: Do not substitute this ingredient. Cool whip will stabilize the dessert, so it doesn’t fall like real whipped cream.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This thick sweetened milk lends sweetness and creaminess to the fluff.
- Marshmallows: Fluffy goodness adds texture and interest to this dessert
- Pecans: I prefer pecans for a little crunch. You can also use walnuts.
- Shredded Coconut: I use sweetened shredded coconut, which adds chewy sweetness.
Tips
- Serving: You can serve cherry fluff salad in individual dessert cups or in a large salad bowl for large parties like on the Fourth of July!
- Plan For Refrigerator Time: This cherry fluff with pineapple comes together in minutes. A two-hour refrigeration time is needed before serving.
Storing + Freezing + Make-Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This in The Fridge? Once prepared, your cherry marshmallow fluff will last up to four days in the fridge.
- Can You Freeze This? I do not recommend freezing.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare this cherry fluff dessert ahead of time. Just cover and store it in the refrigerator.
Serving Recommendations
This cherry fluff salad with Cool Whip makes a great side dish or light dessert. We serve it at Easter dinner, potlucks, and family bbq’s.
It’s great with grilled flank steak, shish kabobs, beer brats, steak sandwich, grilled cilantro lime chicken, buttermilk roasted chicken, air fryer chicken, instant pot lemon chicken, and Greek chicken.
How To Make Cherry Fluff
- In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
- Mix.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Fold until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve.
***See the full instructions below.
More Potluck Favorite Desserts
- Lemon Lush
- Blueberry Yum Yum
- Grape Salad
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad
- Chocolate Delight
- Pig Pickin Cake
- Pineapple Sunshine Cake
- Chocolate Lasagna
- Strawberry Sheet Cake
- Heaven On Earth Cake
- Pineapple Delight
- Oreo Delight
- Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
- Pineapple Fluff
- Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
- Booty Dip
- Lemon Icebox Cake
- Creamy Fruit Salad
- Frescas Con Crema
- 4th of July Trifle
- Frog Eye Salad
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Cherry Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 10 ounces mini marshmallow
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serving: You can serve cherry fluff salad in individual dessert cups or in a large salad bowl for large parties like on the Fourth of July!
- Plan For Refrigerator Time: This cherry fluff with pineapple comes together in minutes. A two-hour refrigeration time is needed before serving.
My guests loooved this! I have to print your recipe for them. <3 Thank you, this is a winner!
That’s so cute, Charlene! Thanks for the positive feedback and rating!!