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Cherry Fluff

A delicious, easy-to-make cherry fluff salad perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 21 ounce cherry pie filling
  • 20 ounce crushed pineapple (thoroughly drained)
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • 8 ounce whipped topping (thawed)
  • 2.75 cups mini marshmallows (divided)
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 4 maraschino cherries with stems attached (optional garnish)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry pie filling and drained crushed pineapple.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  3. Pour the condensed milk mixture over the cherry pie filling and pineapple. Mix well.
  4. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined.
  5. Add 2 ½ cups of mini marshmallows and chopped pecans, then stir gently.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Just before serving, sprinkle remaining mini marshmallows and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Notes

This cherry fluff is a perfect summer dessert or side dish that requires no baking and can be prepared ahead of time.