Cranberry Fluff
You've got to serve a bowl of cranberry fluff with your Christmas dinner and watch it disappear. This delicious side dish or dessert is always popular.
Servings: 6
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
- 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
Serve immediately: This cranberry salad is best served the same day, but you can make this recipe up to a day in advance.
Mix cream cheese thoroughly: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating it. This ensures a smooth, creamy texture without any lumps.
Gently fold ingredients: When combining the whipped topping with the cream cheese and when mixing in the cranberries and marshmallows, use a gentle folding technique to maintain the dish's fluffiness.
Adjust sweetness to taste: Cranberry sweetness can vary, so taste your mixture before chilling. If you prefer a sweeter dish, feel free to add a bit more powdered sugar.
Chill for maximum flavor: Allow the dish to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld together and enhance the overall taste.
Mix cream cheese thoroughly: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating it. This ensures a smooth, creamy texture without any lumps.
Gently fold ingredients: When combining the whipped topping with the cream cheese and when mixing in the cranberries and marshmallows, use a gentle folding technique to maintain the dish's fluffiness.
Adjust sweetness to taste: Cranberry sweetness can vary, so taste your mixture before chilling. If you prefer a sweeter dish, feel free to add a bit more powdered sugar.
Chill for maximum flavor: Allow the dish to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld together and enhance the overall taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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