- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well (reserve about 2 tablespoons of juice)
- 1 (8-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor and texture)
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Drain the pineapple
Start by opening the can of crushed pineapple and draining it well, but make sure to reserve about 2 tablespoons of the juice. This little bit of juice adds just