Cranberry Fluff Salad
With its merry blend of tart cranberries, sweet creaminess, and a fluffy texture, this easy, make-ahead Cranberry Fluff Salad is bound to be a hit at your next holiday gathering! With just 8 ingredients, anyone can master this easy fluff recipe that will be requested every holiday season.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 8 ounce can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 8 ounce tub thawed Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
- 1
Using a food processor or food chopper, process the cranberries until they're coarsely chopped.
- 2
Zest the orange until you have 2 tablespoons of zest. Then, remove the peel and pith from the orange, and slice the fruit into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 3
To a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, orange zest and pieces, pineapple, and sugar. Stir until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- 4
Pour the cranberry mixture into colander, and allow mixture to drain for 1 minute.
- 5
To a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add half of the cool whip or fresh whipped cream. Blend on low speed until combined. Add the remaining cool whip or fresh whipped cream, and blend until smooth again.
- 6
Gently fold the cranberry mixture into the whipped cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- 7
Fold in mini marshmallows and pecans (if using). Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or over overnight) before serving. Garnish as desired, and serve cold.