Description
A festive and refreshing Easter Fruit Fluff dessert that combines creamy cheesecake pudding, cool whip, and a medley of fruity goodness with mini marshmallows, topped with adorable Peep Rabbit decorations. Perfect for spring celebrations, this no-cook dish is simple to make and delightful to serve chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1¼ cups instant cheesecake pudding (prepared according to package instructions)
Fruit
- 1½ cups crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup mandarins (from can, drained)
- 1 cup diced pears
- 1 cup diced peaches
Add-ins and Garnish
- 10 ounce package of fruit mini marshmallows
- Peep Rabbits (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Cool Whip and Pudding: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the thawed Cool Whip and the prepared instant cheesecake pudding until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency, forming the base of the dessert.
- Add Crushed Pineapple: Gently fold the well-drained crushed pineapple into the Cool Whip and pudding mixture, ensuring it’s evenly incorporated without deflating the fluffiness.
- Incorporate Fruits: Add the drained mandarins, diced pears, and diced peaches to the mixture, folding them in carefully to retain the fruit pieces’ texture and distribute flavors uniformly.
- Fold in Mini Marshmallows: Finally, add the fruit mini marshmallows and fold them into the mixture to blend their sweetness and chewy texture throughout the fluff.
- Chill and Set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set firmly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once chilled, remove the Easter Fruit Fluff from the refrigerator and decorate the top with Peep Rabbits. Serve chilled in cups or bowls for a delightful festive treat.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent the fluff from becoming watery.
- Use prepared instant cheesecake pudding according to package directions for best texture.
- Fruit mini marshmallows add a nice chewiness – do not bake or melt them.
- Chilling the dessert for several hours enhances flavor blending and sets the fluff.
- This recipe is best served cold, directly from the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute or add other canned fruit pieces according to preference.
