This beautiful, easy cherry fluff recipe only takes 5 ingredients to make and is perfect for summer potlucks and get-togethers.

Why this recipe works

This light, airy, and cherry-licious dessert is so simple to make. Cherry fluff consists of crushed pineapple, cool whip, and cherry pie filling and makes one heck of a pretty presentation with its soft pink color and fun garnishes. It’s a twist on the classic ambrosia salad and is amazing in its own right!

This is a great dish to make for Easter, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or summer gatherings.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

FILLING – What makes this dessert stand out is marshmallows and the combination of pineapple and cherries. Optional mix-ins are always encouraged as the chopped pecans add a nice crunch and shredded coconut gives it more texture. Make this cherry fluff lower in its sugar count by using sugar-free counterparts of the ingredients listed below.

How to Make Cherry Fluff

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Serve in dessert dishes garnished with optional mix-ins, whipped cream, and a cherry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute?

You can substitute the canned cherry pie filling for drained maraschino cherries or your own homemade cherry pie filling. You can also swap the canned crushed pineapple for fresh-cut pineapple. We have seen the cherry pie filling be substituted with a strawberry pie filling, but have not tried this ourselves.

Can I make this low fat?

You can make this cherry fluff low fat by using fat-free sweetened condensed milk, fat-free Cool Whip, and omitting the addition of pecans and shredded coconut. You can also cut back on the sugar a bit by using unsweetened crushed pineapple and sugar-free Cool Whip.

How do I store cherry fluff?

You can store this dessert in a bowl tightly covered with cling wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We love to use these mixing bowls that come with air-tight lids for storing this dish.

cherry fluff with nuts and whipped cream

It couldn’t be easier to make this gorgeous cherry fluff salad. Enjoy it topped with chopped pecans, shredded coconut, a dollop of whip cream, and of course, a cherry!

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This post was originally published here on March 18, 2021.