Cranberry Fluff Salad
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Cranberry Fluff Salad
Description
This salad begins by pulsing fresh cranberries (and optionally pineapple) in a food processor until coarsely chopped, preserving some texture without pureeing. Mixing the cranberries with sugar and letting them chill allows the flavors to meld and reduces tartness. Separately, softened cream cheese is beaten smooth before heavy cream is whipped to stiff peaks, creating a light, airy base.
Folding the cream cheese mixture into the fruit blends creamy richness with the tart fruit, while mini marshmallows add a playful chewiness and sweetness throughout. Refrigeration for several hours or overnight helps develop the salad’s characteristic fluffy texture and balanced flavor.
Typically served chilled, this salad works well as a festive or holiday side dish, pairing well with savory foods as a sweet contrast. While the marshmallows can be added just before serving for texture variation, letting the salad rest overnight offers a more uniform creaminess.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce pkg. Cranberry fresh whole
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup pineapple diced, fresh
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until they are completely chopped, but not pureed. If you would like to add your fresh pineapple at the same time, you can do that as well.
- Pour the cranberries into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Drain the juice.
- While the cranberry pineapple mixture is chilling, make the homemade whipped cream. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it is smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the cream mixture into the cranberry pineapple mixture. Fold in the marshmallows.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Notes
- Make the salad a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and soften the marshmallows for a uniform texture.
- Add marshmallows on the day of serving if a fresher texture is preferred.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, making it suitable for advance preparation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 1102IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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