Description
A festive and easy dessert perfect for Christmas gatherings, combining cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the miniature marshmallows, whipped topping, and chopped nuts (if using) to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill.
- Serve chilled in individual bowls or as a side dish at your holiday gathering.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat whipped topping and sugar-free cherry pie filling.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg