Description
Cranberry Fluff Salad is a festive, creamy dessert salad combining tart fresh cranberries, sweet mini marshmallows, juicy crushed pineapple, and fluffy whipped topping. This easy-to-make dish balances sweet, tangy, and creamy textures, making it perfect for holiday gatherings as a dessert or side dish that is loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional; pecans or walnuts recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberries: Rinse 2 cups of fresh cranberries thoroughly. For a softer texture, you may lightly chop them or pulse them in a food processor, but using whole cranberries provides a bright tart burst in every bite.
- Mix the Fruit and Marshmallows: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed cranberries, 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple, and 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Stir gently to evenly distribute the ingredients without crushing the fruit.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Carefully fold in 1 cup of whipped topping or homemade whipped cream. Blend it into the fruit mixture gradually to create the fluffy, creamy texture characteristic of Cranberry Fluff Salad.
- Add Sugar and Nuts: Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of sugar (or to taste) and fold it into the mixture. If desired, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts for crunch, mixing gently to maintain the salad’s light and airy texture.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set. Serve chilled for the best flavor and refreshing creaminess.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries and quality whipped topping for the best taste and texture.
- Gently fold ingredients to keep the marshmallows and whipped topping fluffy.
- Chill the salad thoroughly to enhance flavor melding and texture set.
- Taste before chilling and add sugar incrementally, considering the pineapple’s natural sweetness.
- Serve cold to preserve its refreshing and creamy balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg