Creamy Pineapple & Cottage Cheese Fluff Salad

Creamy Pineapple & Cottage Cheese Fluff Salad

A light, creamy, sweet-and-tangy dessert salad that’s quick to prepare and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1 can (20 oz/567 g) crushed pineapple, well drained

• 1 package (3.4 oz/96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup whipped topping, thawed

• ½ cup mini marshmallows

• ½ cup shredded coconut, optional

• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

• Maraschino cherries, optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix the base: Add the cottage cheese, drained pineapple, and dry vanilla pudding mix to a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.

2. Fold in the fluff: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.

3. Add extras: Fold in the mini marshmallows and, if desired, coconut and chopped nuts.

4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours so the flavors blend and the mixture firms up.

5. Serve: Garnish with cherries or a few extra pecans just before serving.

Easy Variations

• Replace vanilla pudding with cheesecake-flavored instant pudding.

• Add mandarin oranges for a tropical twist.

• Use toasted coconut for extra flavor.

• For a less-sweet version, reduce the marshmallows and use unsweetened coconut.

Tip: Drain the pineapple very well. Excess liquid can make the fluff watery.