Grandma’s Cherry Pie Filling Salad is made with cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, pineapple chunks, and pecans.
Grandma’s Easy Cherry Pie Filling Salad Recipe
Oh, how delicious Grandma’s Cherry Pie Filling Salad Recipe (also known as cherry fluff salad, pink stuff, or pink fluff) is for the perfect summer fruit salad!
A MIDWEST FAVORITE
If you are from the Midwest or South, fruit salads like this one are always an available side dish at potlucks, family gatherings, and the holidays. Always. Some kind of marshmallow salad fruit salad is a MUST-HAVE! These salads can include ingredients from fruit cocktail, mini marshmallows, cottage cheese (yes, it’s true), jello fruit salads (lime jello, strawberry jello, etc.), cream cheese, orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, lime zest, and, of course, whipped topping. Gelatin molds for jello salads, too!
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GRANDMA’S COOKBOOK
Lately, I’ve been reading through my Grandma’s old cookbook and this one piqued my sweet tooth. I immediately had a craving and knew I had to make it PRONTO. I couldn’t believe has easy it was to make, too. Definitely a dump-and-chill type of cherry jello recipe, which is just the easy recipe that this busy mom needs in her life.
This classic recipe is a perfect recipe for a family reunion, family dinners, a hot summer night, or a special occasion that you’re sure to get rave reviews. It will be a new family favorite!
NO-BAKE DESSERT
A no-bake dessert jello salad for cherry pie recipe lovers that can be made in a matter of minutes. Further, this great dessert has a beautiful pink color due to the cherries in the salad.
EASY-TO-MAKE JELLO SALAD
Grandma’s Cherry Pie Filling Salad takes about 5 minutes to make (plus time to chill in the fridge) and includes only 5 simple ingredients: cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, pineapple chunks, and chopped pecans. A very easy dump salad, a cherry dump salad to be exact.
PERFECT FOR PARTIES
My Easy Cherry Pie Filling Salad is a delightful addition to any gathering, and its vibrant colors and sweet flavors never fail to brighten the mood. The combination of juicy pineapple chunks and cherries creates a visually appealing and tantalizing fruit medley. The creamy mixture of condensed milk and whipped topping adds a luxurious touch, elevating this salad from a simple fruit mix to a heavenly treat. This salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or even as a sweet ending to a family dinner. It’s a delightful way to savor the taste of summer all year round!
HOW TO MAKE GRANDMA’S CHERRY FILLING FRUIT SALAD
Equipment needed for Grandma’s Easy Cherry Pie Filling Salad (cherry fluff recipe):
Ingredients for Grandma’s Easy Cherry Pie Filling Salad (cherry fluff dessert salad) Recipe:
cherry pie filling
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Cool Whip
pineapple chunks, drained (crushed pineapple would work as well)
optional: chopped pecans (walnuts would work as well), whipped cream as a topping
Instructions for Grandma’s Easy Cherry Pie Filling Salad Recipe:
Mix all the ingredients together, then chill for 2-3 hours or until desired consistency.
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Grandma’s Cherry Pie Filling Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minsCook Time: 2 hours hrsTotal Time: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Grandma’s Cherry Pie Filling Salad takes about 5 minutes to make (plus time to chill in the fridge) and includes only 5 simple ingredients: cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, pineapple chunks, and chopped pecans.
1 20 z can cherry pie filling1 14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk1 9 oz container Cool Whip1 cup pineapple chunks, drained1/2 cup chopped pecans walnuts would work as well – you can also leave nuts out of the recipe
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