Where has this been all my life? Oh my goodness, it's delicious and oh so easy to make. While I have a Cherry Church Salad that's similar, and greatly enjoyed by my family and friends, I wanted something different.
Naturally there are lots of recipes on the internet for a variety of fluff's from pineapple to creamsicle. All of them look and sound amazing, but I wanted to make this with mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits for a more tropical flair.
I'm so happy I did, as all of my taste tester have raved over this combination of fruits. It's fruity, smooth, creamy and utterly fantastic.
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 - 20 oz can Dole pineapple tidbits with juice
1 - 15 oz can Dole mandarin orange pieces, drained
1 - 8 oz cool whip
1 cup sweetened coconut
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Method
In a large bowl mix the vanilla pudding mix and pineapple tidbits with juice; stir well to thoroughly combine. Add drained mandarin oranges and cool whip, stirring well. Fold in sweetened coconut, mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving.
Cook's note - for an adult version, add 2 tbsp coconut rum
Enjoy,
Mary
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