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A white bowl filled with pink cranberry salad topped with three whole cranberries and chopped nuts. A spoon rests in the bowl.
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Cranberry Fluff

This Easy Cranberry Fluff, with a flavorful combination of cranberries, marshmallows, whipped cream and more, is a fun and festive addition to your holiday spread.
Course Desserts & Sweets, Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry fluff, cranberry fluff salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed
  • 16 ounces crushed pineapple drained well
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or nut of choice

Optional toppings:

  • Cranberries
  • Pecans
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Whipped topping
  • Mint leaves or rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries to the bowl of your food processor and pulse them into smaller pieces. You can leave a few big chunks...you don't want them pulverized.
    16 ounces fresh cranberries
  • Drain the pineapple and blot with a paper towel. Combine the cranberries, pineapple and powdered sugar, mixing well.
    16 ounces crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat again, just to be sure there are no chunks.
    8 ounce block cream cheese
  • Add the whipped topping and gently fold together.
    16 ounces Cool Whip
  • Pour the cranberry mixture into the bowl with the cream cheese.
  • Add the mini marshmallows and chopped pecans and mix well.
    3 cups mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or nut of choice
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for the best results. This gives the flavors time to meld together and taste even more amazing.
  • Top with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary and enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to soften your cream cheese first, so that your dessert doesn't turn out lumpy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg