We have 2 holidays coming up and this Pineapple Pistachio Marshmallow Dessert is perfect for both St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Vastly different holidays, I know. But with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on March 17th , you need something GREEN!! Easter falls on April 1 this year and you know that with the warm weather coming around you are going to need a cool and light sweet treat to serve at your Easter dinner! And bonus time…you ready? It’s SUPER fast to make! No hassle, no bake, no mess! It’s what I like to call my “healthy dessert”!
Sweetness! Yes, it’s dessert time! Like I said, I consider this Pineapple Pistachio Marshmallow Dessert to be more along the lines of a “healthy dessert” and man….does this one taste AMAZING! And it’s so pretty! Since it’s so pretty and fast to make, not only do I serve this for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, but I take this one to picnics and neighborhood get togethers. I always get amazing comments on how appetizing this dessert looks and tastes!
Have you heard of a Watergate Salad? That’s what this dessert is often referred to…the Watergate Salad. If you’re from the south like I am, you’ll remember this dessert at church potlucks and family get togethers along with casseroles like my Cheesy Macaroni Tuna Casserole and Brenda Rowland’s Chicken and Rice Casserole. I remember my mom making this dessert for me as a little girl. But she didn’t call it Watergate Salad. She called it Pineapple Pistachio Marshmallow Dessert. And doesn’t that sound amazing?! And look at it…it looks as amazing as it sounds!!
My mom shared this recipe with me years ago and with the weather being so nice here in Arizona, I decided to make this yesterday to surprise the kiddos after they got home from school. What an amazing snack!! This Pineapple Pistachio Marshmallow Dessert has such a light taste. The pineapple and pistachio mixed with the whip cream is an amazing combination! The light mint green color is the perfect pastel color for Easter and spring and the Cool Whip makes this one light and fluffy.
Ya’ll, it literally took me 10 minutes to put together. Super fast and easy to make. This dessert is Gluten Free and high in vitamin C! I promise – you will NOT feel guilty after eating this one!
Share the love with this sweet treat and Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Happy Easter and Happy Springtime Eats with this one!
