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Cranberry Fluff Salad Recipe

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This Cranberry Fluff Salad is a refreshing and festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. It combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with sweet marshmallows, juicy crushed pineapple, and light whipped cream to create a creamy, fruity salad that’s served chilled. Simple to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors, it makes an excellent make-ahead dish.

Ingredients

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Cranberry Mixture

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

Fruit and Sweets

  • 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Process cranberries: Place the fresh or thawed cranberries in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. Avoid over-processing to maintain some texture.
  2. Mix with sugar: Transfer the chopped cranberries to a bowl, add the granulated sugar, and stir until well combined, allowing the sugar to start dissolving into the berries.
  3. Refrigerate mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 12 hours, to let the sugar fully dissolve and the flavors meld.
  4. Combine main ingredients: After chilling, fold the cranberry mixture together with the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
  6. Fold whipped cream into mixture: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry, pineapple, and marshmallow mixture, combining them without deflating the whipped cream.
  7. Final chilling: Cover the completed salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight, to allow all flavors to meld and the salad to set.
  8. Serve and garnish: Serve the Cranberry Fluff Salad chilled. Optionally garnish with extra fresh cranberries, mini marshmallows, and pineapple pieces for added color and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable, but ensure they are fully thawed before processing.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whipped topping or use a lower-fat cream.
  • Make this salad at least one day ahead to give the flavors the best chance to develop.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar slightly or adjust to taste.
  • This salad is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for freshness.

Keywords: Cranberry Fluff Salad, holiday dessert salad, cranberry salad, marshmallow salad, pineapple cranberry dessert

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