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A close-up, eye-level shot of a serving of creamy pink cherry fluff in a dessert glass, showing the texture with bits of pineapple and pecans.

Christmas Cherry Fluff: The Easiest Holiday Dessert

This Christmas Cherry Fluff is the ultimate no-bake holiday dessert! Ready in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients, this creamy, festive, and delicious cherry fluff salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any celebration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 21 oz cherry pie filling One can
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple Very well drained
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk One can
  • 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip) Thawed
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve For draining the pineapple.

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cherry pie filling, thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until everything is well combined.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the mixture light and airy.
  3. Stir in the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Drain the Pineapple Well: This is the most crucial step! Press the pineapple in a fine-mesh sieve to remove as much juice as possible to prevent a watery salad.
Make-Ahead: This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.