Cranberry Fluff Salad Recipe
A refreshing and light Cranberry Fluff Salad featuring tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, and mini marshmallows folded into whipped cream. This chilled dessert salad is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a festive side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus overnight chilling
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes preparation plus overnight refrigeration (approximately 8 hours)
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cranberry Mixture
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen and thawed)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust up to 1 cup if needed)
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini-marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Chop and Sweeten Cranberries: Chop the cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped cranberries to a bowl, add the sugar, mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
- Combine Pineapple and Marshmallows: Add the well-drained crushed pineapple and mini-marshmallows to the cranberry mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks using a mixer. This means the cream should hold firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, maintaining the fluffy texture for a light salad.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set for the best taste and presentation.
Notes
- Adjust sugar amount after chilling if the salad tastes too tart; add up to an additional ½ cup.
- Ensure pineapple is well-drained to avoid a watery salad.
- Folding the whipped cream gently helps keep the salad light and fluffy.
- For variation, you can add chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired.
- This salad is best served chilled and within 2 days of preparation.
Keywords: cranberry salad, fluff salad, holiday dessert, pineapple salad, marshmallow salad
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