Description

A light and fluffy Cranberry Fluff Salad combining finely chopped cranberries, sweetened pineapple, mini-marshmallows, and whipped cream. This refreshing dessert salad is perfect for holidays or year-round gatherings and requires no cooking, making it quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits and Sweeteners

12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen and thawed)
½ cup sugar (adjust up to 1 cup if needed)
8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained

Other Ingredients

2 cups mini-marshmallows
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Chop and Sweeten Cranberries: Chop the cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer the chopped cranberries to a bowl, add the sugar, mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
Combine Pineapple and Marshmallows: Add the well-drained crushed pineapple and mini-marshmallows to the cranberry mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly combined.
Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks using a mixer. This means the cream should hold firm peaks when the beaters are lifted.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, maintaining the fluffy texture for a light salad.
Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set for the best taste and presentation.

Notes

For best texture, chill the salad for at least a few hours or overnight before serving.
You can adjust sugar quantity depending on the tartness of the cranberries and your sweetness preference.
Frozen cranberries should be thawed completely before chopping to avoid excess liquid.
Use fresh heavy cream for best whipping results; avoid ultra-pasteurized if possible.
This salad is best served cold and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cranberry fluff salad, cranberry dessert, fluffy cranberry salad, holiday salad, no-cook dessert, marshmallow salad, pineapple cranberry salad