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Cranberry Fluff

A creamy, sweet, and tangy holiday dessert or side dish made with fresh cranberries, pineapple, cream cheese, whipped cream, and mini marshmallows.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounce package fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped, but not mushy.
  2. Pour the chopped cranberries into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and pineapple, then mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, then drain some (not all) of the juice.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Pour in the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the whipped cream mixture into the cranberry salad. Stir in the marshmallows.
  5. Cover the cranberry fluff salad and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter fluff, increase sugar to taste. Draining some juice after marinating helps prevent a runny texture. Can substitute whipped topping for heavy cream and cream cheese for a quicker version.

  • Author: Dorothy Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 40