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Cranberry Fluff Salad

A delightful dish featuring a balance of tart cranberries, sweet marshmallows, and creamy whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time1 day
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Dessert, Cranberry Fluff Salad, Easy Salad, holiday salad, Potluck Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries, frozen and thawed
  • 1/2 cup sugar Add another 1/2 cup if too tart
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple, well-drained Make sure to drain well to avoid excess moisture
  • 2 cups mini-marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preparation

  • Chop the thawed cranberries in a food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar to the chopped cranberries and stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, add the well-drained crushed pineapple and mini-marshmallows to the cranberry mixture, mixing until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture using a rubber spatula.
  • Refrigerate the combined salad until ready to serve.

Notes

For a sweeter salad, adjust the sugar to taste. Consider adding vanilla extract or fresh orange zest for extra flavor.