🍍🥥 Vegan Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Fluff
Cool, creamy, fruity, and full of tropical island-inspired flavor! This easy no-bake dessert combines juicy pineapple, fluffy coconut, and a creamy vegan base for a refreshing treat that’s perfect for summer, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Serves: 8–10
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 2–3 hours
Total: ~2½–3 hours
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1½ cups vegan whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup vegan mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans or macadamia nuts
- ½ cup vegan vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp coconut extract, optional
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved and well drained
- Extra coconut and cherries, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Drain the pineapple very well. Excess juice can make the fluff watery. Press the pineapple gently in a fine-mesh strainer to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Make the creamy base: In a large bowl, gently fold together the vegan whipped topping, vegan vanilla yogurt, powdered sugar if using, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
- Add the tropical ingredients: Fold in the crushed pineapple, coconut flakes, vegan marshmallows, chopped nuts, and cherries.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours. Overnight is even better—the flavors have more time to blend.
- Garnish: Before serving, top with toasted coconut, a few cherries, chopped macadamia nuts, and a little extra whipped topping.
