Cherry Fluff Pie Recipe
This Cherry Fluff Pie Recipe is less then 8 ingredients and makes the perfect dessert for a spring or summer get together. It’s been added to our family’s collection of Easy Dessert Pies!
It’s a delectable merriment of velveety smoothness and tangy cherry goodness. This pie is not only simple to make but is also guaranteed to captivate your taste buds and leave you wanting a second (and even third) piece.
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This simple cherry fluff pie recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures that is sure to delight anyone who tries it. It’s an easy-to-make pie that makes it a perfect choice for a party or a perfect weekend treat.
Why You Should Make This Cherry Fluff Pie
Ingredients and Tips for This Fluffy Cherry Pie
Wondering what you need to make this dessert? I got you covered below!
- Cook and Serve Vanilla Pudding: Be careful not to purchase the instant vanilla pudding. The recipe will not work with instant version. Using this version gives the filling ample time to set.
- Cherry Jello: If you aren’t a cherry fan, Strawberry Jello will work just as well.
- Graham Cracker Pie Crust: We enjoy using this pre-made Keebler Graham Cracker Crust, or make your own. Make sure it’s about 9 to 10 inches in diameter.
- Cool Whip: You can certainly make your own homemade whipped cream, however, using Cool Whip will work just the same and is quicker.
- Mini-Marshmallows: If you aren’t a fan of marshmallows, you can omit this ingredient.
Can I Make This Cherry Fluff Pie Ahead of Time?
Yes you can. I would suggest making this pie up to at least 2 days before serving. It is recommended not to make it over 2 days ahead due to the setting of the pudding. The pie will keep well in the refrigerator for a few days.
What Can I Use Instead of Cherries in This Pie?
If you aren’t a fan of cherries, feel free to use Strawberry Jello along with fresh, cut up strawberries in the filling. Top the pie with a layer of Cool Whip and strawberries for garnish.
Can I Freeze This Easy Cherry Fluff Pie?
Freezing this dessert will change the consistency of the filling, therefore freezing for later consumption is not recommended. You can certainly make this pie a few days ahead of time.
How Long Will This Pie Last in the Refrigerator?
If you have any left overs of this pie, it will last no longer then 3 days in the refrigerator. Please make sure to store left overs in a cool and chilled place due to the contents of the pudding.
Can I Use a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Instead of a Pre-Made One?
If using a pre-made graham cracker crust isn’t what you desire, you can certainly use a homemade graham crust as a substitution. This Graham Cracker Crust Recipe from Taste of Home is a great one to make with this recipe.
More of Our Favorite Simple Pie Recipes
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- Cherry Kool-Aid Pie
- Easy Strawberry Glazed Pie
- Banana Pecan Cream Pie
- No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemonade Pie
- Easy Frozen Key Lime Pie
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Ingredients
- 4.6 ounces Cook and Serve Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 6 ounces Cherry Jello
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- 5 ounces Mini Marshmallows
- 2 9-inch graham cracker crusts (premade)
- 16 ounces Maraschino Cherries (for garnish)
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Instructions
- On medium heat in a medium saucepan, whisk the vanilla pudding mix, Jello mix, and water together. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and place in a medium sized mixing bowl. Cover with bowl lid or plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
- After the Jello is set and chilled, mix with an electric mixer until light colored and combined.
- With a spatula, fold in the Cool Whip and marshmallows. Place half of the filling in one of the graham cracker crusts. Place the other half of the filling in the other crust.
- Garnish with more Cool Whip and maraschino cherries. Place in the refrigerator until ready to consume.