Cherry Fluff is a fun festive dessert that's perfect for holidays and parties. With sweet cherry pie filling, creamy whipped topping, and mini marshmallows, this dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious!
Cherry fluff is one of those retro desserts that my Grammy used to make for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. It's a quick and easy no bake dessert that tastes great.
This recipe will serve 6-8 people and only takes about 10 minutes to make. However, for the best flavor, you should allow it to chill for about an hour before serving.
Ingredients
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- Cream Cheese: You can use regular or low-fat cream cheese in this recipe. It is easiest to use room temperature cream cheese.
- Powdered Sugar: (Also known as confectioner's sugar). I recommend sifting the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Cherry Pie Filling: Look for a 21-ounce can of filling at the grocery store.
- Whipped Frozen Topping: Such as Cool Whip or similar. Allow the whipped topping to thaw on the countertop while you assemble all the ingredients.
- Mini Marshmallows: Such as Jet-Puffed or similar; note that you can use the dehydrated marshmallow bits instead but it changes the texture of the dessert.
- Garnish: Maraschino cherries for color.
- Optional: Nuts, crushed pineapple, and/or shredded coconut all add additional flavors and textures to the recipe that you may enjoy.
Ang's Recipe Tips
- Fold the whipped cream topping into the cherry filling carefully so that you don't over-mix it.
Storage
To Store: Leftover cherry fluff will last in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
Make Ahead
This dessert can be made one day ahead of time which is part of what makes it great for potlucks and parties. Be sure to cover and store in the fridge.
Similar Recipes
Love cherries? You will also enjoy our cherry pie bars and easy cherry cobbler recipes.
Related: honey lime fruit salad
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Cherry Fluff
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Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1½ cups miniature marshmallows
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- Mix in the powdered sugar and beat to combine.½ cup powdered sugar
- Using a rubber spatula, combine the cherry pie filling with the cream cheese mixture.1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- Gently fold in the whipped topping and mini marshmallows.1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, 1½ cups miniature marshmallows
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Top with maraschino cherries before serving.Maraschino cherries
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