Creamy Cranberry Fluff Recipe Perfect for Holiday Parties
A festive and easy-to-make dessert featuring tangy cranberries, velvety whipped cream, crunchy pecans, and soft marshmallows. Perfect for holiday gatherings and loved by kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 container whipped topping (8 ounces)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 can crushed pineapple (20 ounces, drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 block cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or bruised ones. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until they’re finely chopped. Be careful not to over-process—you want small pieces, not cranberry puree.
- Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the granulated sugar over them. Stir well and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese using a spatula. Be gentle to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows to the cranberry-sugar mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Fold the cranberry-pineapple mixture into the whipped cream and cream cheese blend. Stir gently until everything is well incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped pecans for that perfect crunch.
- Transfer the cranberry fluff to your serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish with a few whole cranberries or a sprig of mint before serving.
Notes
[‘Allow cranberries to soak in sugar for 10 minutes to soften and enhance flavor.’, ‘Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in the mixture.’, ‘Fold ingredients gently to maintain the airy texture.’, ‘Fresh cranberries are recommended for better flavor and texture.’, ‘Taste and adjust sweetness by reducing sugar if desired.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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