Lemon Fluff

Lemon fluff is a light and creamy no-bake dessert. Made with creamy lemon and crushed pineapple, this no-bake dessert is a sweet and tangy tropical delight.

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Light and creamy, lemon fluff is a tropical delight made with creamy lemon and crushed pineapple. This no-bake dessert is sweet, tangy, and has just 5 ingredients.

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Lemon Fluff

Bursting with citrus flavor, this refreshing dessert is smooth and velvety, perfect for a hot summer day. You can also whip up this easy recipe anytime you need a dessert that’s bright and sunny. 

A perfect dessert to make ahead of time, you can make this lip-smacking treat to take to a potluck or barbecue. Friends and family will love this dreamy dessert, and you’ll love that it only takes 10 minutes of prep time. 

Lemon fluff is a vintage no-bake dessert that combines tart lemon JELLO, sweet pineapple, and fluffy cream cheese. Refreshingly cool, everyone will love this sweet and tangy treat. 

Lemon Fluff Ingredients

• JELLO - lemon jello
• Water - boiling water
• Cream cheese
• Pineapple - can of crushed pineapple with juice
• Whipped topping

Lemon fluff is such a bright and happy yellow color, that using a trifle or other see-through bowl is a beautiful way to showcase this dessert. Garnish your lemon fluff with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream. 

To make dividing the whipped topping easier you can purchase two 8-ounce containers rather than one 16 ounce container. Use 1½ containers, still 12 ounces, for the fluff, and the last half, 4 ounces, for the topping when serving.

For the best results, you want to make sure to chill your lemon dessert for at least 4 hours. That allows all of the flavors to blend together to create a creamy, citrusy, delight. 

How to Make Lemon Fluff

FIRST STEP: In a medium-sized bowl, add the jello and carefully pour in the boiling water. Using a whisk, stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.

SECOND STEP: In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese and crushed pineapple. Using a hand mixer on low speed, mix together the cream cheese and pineapple, gradually increasing the mixer speed to medium-high. Mix together for about one minute until fully combined. There may be small flecks of cream cheese, and that’s okay.

THIRD STEP: Next, pour the cooled jello liquid into the cream cheese and pineapple mixture. Using the hand mixer, start on low speed so it doesn’t splash around a lot and begin to mix, gradually increasing the speed to medium until it is well-combined. 

FOURTH STEP: Next, add the 12 ounces of Cool Whip. Begin with a low speed on a hand mixer and gradually increase the speed to medium-high until well-combined, about two minutes. It will still be in liquid form but trust the jello to do its work and it will solidify as it chills.

FIFTH STEP: Pour into a large glass serving bowl, cover with cling wrap and chill for at least four hours or until ready to serve. You can also use a 9x13 pan as an option instead.

SIXTH STEP: Serve with a dollop of Cool Whip and fresh berries or other fruit as garnish if desired.

Can I make fluff in other flavors? 

You can easily change up the JELLO flavor and fruit to dozens of other combinations. Peach and strawberry fluff are both popular choices. You can also add extra flavors to this lemon fluff, for example adding in fresh raspberries. 

What can I do with leftover lemon fluff? 

Use lemon fluff to make creamy popsicles! Simply place the leftovers into a popsicle mold and freeze. You can also spread lemon fluff into a baking dish to freeze, and then scoop it like ice cream. 

Can I make lemon fluff ahead of time? 

Lemon fluff needs to chill for at least 4 hours but is even better when it’s made the night before you plan to serve it. That way it can sit in the refrigerator and the flavors can blend together.

How to Store Lemon Fluff 

IN THE FRIDGE:  Store leftover lemon fluff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: Leftover lemon fluff can be frozen, but the texture may change once thawed, which is why we recommend making this simple recipe fresh when you want to serve it. If you don’t mind the texture change, you can freeze lemon fluff for about three months.

Lemon Fluff

Lemon fluff is a light and creamy no-bake dessert. Made with creamy lemon and crushed pineapple, this no-bake dessert is a sweet and tangy tropical delight.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 boxes of lemon jello ((3-ounce))
• ▢ 2 cups boiling water
• ▢ 1 package of cream cheese (softened (8-ounces))
• ▢ 1 can of crushed pineapple with juice
• ▢ 1 container of whipped topping (use only 12-ounces for the fluff and reserve four ounces for topping and garnishing. (16-ounces))

DIRECTIONS

 

• In a medium-sized bowl, add the jello and carefully pour in the boiling water. Using a whisk, stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese and crushed pineapple. Using a hand mixer on low speed, mix together the cream cheese and pineapple, gradually increasing the mixer speed to medium-high. Mix together for about one minute until fully combined. There may be small flecks of cream cheese, and that’s okay.
• Next, pour the cooled jello liquid into the cream cheese and pineapple mixture. Using the hand mixer, start on low speed so it doesn’t splash around a lot and begin to mix, gradually increasing the speed to medium until it is well-combined.
• Next, add the 12 ounces of Cool Whip. Begin with a low speed on a hand mixer and gradually increase the speed to medium-high until well-combined, about two minutes. It will still be in liquid form but trust the jello to do its work and it will solidify as it chills.
• Pour into a large glass serving bowl, cover with cling wrap and chill for at least four hours or until ready to serve. You can also use a 9x13 pan as an option instead.
• Serve with a dollop of Cool Whip and fresh berries or other fruit as garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg

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