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Christmas Cherry Fluff: Easy No Bake Holiday Dessert!

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This Christmas Cherry Fluff is a delightful no-bake dessert that brings festive cheer with minimal effort. It’s a creamy, dreamy treat that combines sweet cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows for a perfect holiday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 standard 21-ounce can Cherry Pie Filling
  • 1 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 8-ounce tub Whipped Topping (thawed)
  • 1 10-ounce bag Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 small 8-ounce can Crushed Pineapple (very well drained)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Chopped Nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut (optional)
  • Green Maraschino Cherries or Chopped Pistachios (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Base: First things first, ensure your thawed whipped topping is ready. If you're using homemade whipped cream, make sure it's stiffly whipped and chilled. Grab a large mixing bowl – you'll want plenty of room for all that fluffiness!
  2. Combine the Creamy Elements: In your large mixing bowl, pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk. Next, add in the cherry pie filling. Using a spatula, gently stir these two ingredients together until they are well combined.
  3. Fold in the Whipped Topping: Add the thawed whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream) to the cherry and condensed milk mixture. Use a gentle folding motion to incorporate the whipped topping without deflating it too much.
  4. Add the Fun Mix-Ins: Once your fluff base is beautifully combined, stir in the mini marshmallows and any optional ingredients like chopped pecans, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, or festive green cherries/pistachios. Fold them in gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer and Chill: Carefully spoon the Christmas Cherry Fluff into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  6. Chill, Chill, Chill!: Place your covered fluff in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, add a final flourish with whole maraschino cherries, a sprinkle of green pistachios, or a dusting of finely chopped pecans. Scoop and enjoy your delightful Christmas Cherry Fluff!

Nutrition

Keywords: Make sure to drain any canned fruit thoroughly to avoid a watery fluff. Use gentle folding motions when incorporating whipped topping to maintain the airy texture.

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