Description
Pistachio pudding & pineapple delight delivers a creamy Mediterranean dessert experience that dances between nutty richness and tropical sweetness. Cool layers of silky pudding and fruity pineapple promise delightful comfort in each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 (20 ounces/567 grams) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) container Cool Whip, thawed
Textural Ingredients:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together instant pistachio pudding mix and entire crushed pineapple, ensuring complete integration and smooth consistency. The tropical fruit juice will activate the pudding’s thickening properties.
- Delicately incorporate mini marshmallows and pecan fragments, gently folding to maintain an ethereal texture while evenly distributing crunchy and soft elements throughout the mixture.
- Tenderly introduce whipped topping, blending with minimal agitation to preserve its cloud-like volume and create a luxuriously light dessert base.
- Transfer the concoction to a sealed container and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes. This resting period allows flavor harmonization and structural stabilization, transforming individual ingredients into a cohesive, refreshing treat.
- Prior to serving, optionally embellish with additional chopped pecans or delicate coconut shavings for enhanced visual appeal and textural complexity. Serve well-chilled for maximum gustatory enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize pudding mix by choosing sugar-free or low-fat versions for a healthier twist that doesn’t compromise on delicious flavor.
- Swap pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts to accommodate nut allergies or personal taste preferences while maintaining the crunchy texture.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, creating a tropical-inspired version that enhances the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Prepare this dessert in advance and store in the refrigerator up to 2 days before serving, making it a convenient make-ahead option for potlucks or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg