4.7 from 252 votes
Cranberry Fluff Christmas Salad
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Course:
Dessert , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12-ounce ounce package fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a food processor (you can use a blender or by hand, also), pulse until the cranberries are coarsely chopped. I don't like really large pieces so I chop them until they are somewhat finely chopped without turning to complete mush.
- Add the sugar and pineapple, pulse once or twice, and pour into a container - cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors blend.
- Stir in the marshmallows.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Pour in the cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Fold the creamy mixture into the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate for four hours or up to overnight. It tastes best, in my opinion, if it has at least 8 hours to hang out before serving.
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Notes
- Chilling + Cream: the salad may seem a bit liquidy when you first stir it all together - don't worry - that's why it's important for it to chill for a while (and to make sure your cream is beat to stiff peaks when you add it) before serving. It will set up perfectly and the flavors will have a chance to blend together.
- Update: I've updated this recipe to indicate draining the pineapple since a lot of people have reported that the salad is runnier than they'd like.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.