Description
Sweet, tangy, creamy holiday side with fresh cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, cream cheese, and whipped cream. No-cook, chilled fluffy salad perfect alongside savory holiday meals.
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups mini marshmallows
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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Chop cranberries: Pulse cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
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Macarate mixture: Transfer to a bowl and stir in sugar and undrained pineapple. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
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Whip cream: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
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Combine: Drain excess liquid from the cranberry mixture if needed. Gently fold whipped cream mixture into cranberries and pineapple until fully incorporated.
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Add marshmallows: Fold in mini marshmallows last to maintain their shape and texture.
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Chill and serve: Refrigerate at least 3–4 hours or overnight before serving for best flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
Chop cranberries to keep small bits for texture.
Chill long enough to soften marshmallows and set cream.
Drain extra pineapple juice to avoid watery salad.
Frozen cranberries can be thawed and drained.
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 33
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: cranberry fluff salad, holiday cranberry dessert, creamy cranberry salad, pineapple marshmallow salad, christmas side dishes