Niva’s Red Salad (Cherry Fluff)
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Niva | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic no-bake dessert salad featuring a creamy blend of cherry pie filling, pineapple, and coconut. This vintage potluck favorite is best prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor melding.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | 8 hours | 10–12 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Coconut | shredded |
| 1 can | Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk | standard size |
| 1 can | Cherry Pie Filling | standard size |
| 1 large container | Cool Whip | thawed |
| 1 (15 ounce) can | Pineapple Chunks | drained |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Set
- In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup coconut, 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 can cherry pie filling, 1 large container Cool Whip, and 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set until firm and chilled.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This recipe must be made at least one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to allow the fluff to set properly.
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