Description
Cranberry Fluff Salad is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert perfect for any gathering. This creamy concoction blends tangy cranberries, sweet mini marshmallows, and crunchy nuts into a fluffy treat that bursts with flavor and color. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this salad will bring joy and nostalgia to your holiday table or casual get-together. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the cranberries and chopping the nuts if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in cranberries, marshmallows, pineapple chunks, and chopped nuts into the whipped cream mixture.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg