Cranberry Fluff
A festive and creamy cranberry dessert salad made with tart cranberries, fluffy whipped cream, crunchy walnuts, and sweet mini marshmallows. This colorful treat is easy to make ahead and perfect for holidays or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dessert / Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cranberry Salad:
2 cups whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)
4 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4–1/2 cup Honeycrisp apple, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Finely chop cranberries in a food processor (do not puree).
- Transfer to a bowl, stir in sugar, and let sit for 30 minutes to macerate.
- Stir in chopped apples, walnuts, and mini marshmallows until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture until light and fluffy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to chill and soften the marshmallows.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra walnuts or cranberries if desired.
Notes
Add crushed pineapple (drained) for extra sweetness.
Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts for a different flavor.
Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Fold in shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
Best made the night before for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/cranberry-fluff/
