Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Cranberry Fluff recipe that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of pineapple, marshmallows, grapes, and nuts, all enveloped in a fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Mixture:
- 1 (12 oz) bag fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 container of whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cranberry Mixture: Pulse cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix in sugar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to macerate.
- Combine Ingredients: After chilling, add drained pineapple, marshmallows, grapes, and nuts to the cranberry mixture.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cranberry mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors and texture.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
- For a lighter option, use whipped topping and reduced-sugar marshmallows.
- Perfect as a holiday side dish or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
