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Cranberry Fluff

Cranberry Fluff: A Delightful Twist on Holiday Dessert

Cranberry Fluff is a delightful holiday dessert featuring fresh cranberries, cream cheese, and marshmallows.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Metal spoon

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 16 ounces crushed pineapple well drained
  • 16 ounces cranberries fresh or thawed
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup pecans chopped (or nuts of choice)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Optional Toppings

  • whipped topping
  • cranberries
  • mini marshmallows
  • pecans
  • fresh mint or rosemary sprig, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pulse the cranberries into smaller pieces, using a food processor. Some big chunks are OK if you want – just don’t pulverize them.
  • Transfer the cranberries into a medium-sized bowl and mix with the drained pineapple and powdered sugar until well combined. Set aside.
  • Next beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Make sure you scrape down the sides and then beat again so there are big chunks in there.
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping with a wide metal spoon.
  • Pour the cranberries mixture into the bowl and mix with the cream cheese. Add the marshmallows and pecans and then fold everything together until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the flavors can meld together.
  • When you’re ready to serve the cranberry fluff, top with some more nuts and cranberries along with any other toppings and then garnish with fresh herb sprigs for a festive look.

Notes

Best served the same day, but you can make this recipe up to a day in advance. Mix cream cheese thoroughly to ensure a smooth texture and adjust sweetness with powdered sugar if desired. Chill for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 5gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 728IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cranberry Fluff, cranberry salad, Easy Dessert, festive dessert, Holiday Dessert
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