Description
This Cranberry Fluff Recipe is a refreshing and festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or any cool-weather occasion. Combining the tartness of cranberries and apples with the sweetness of marshmallows and whipped cream, this no-cook salad offers a light, fluffy texture and vibrant flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 cups diced unpeeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup halved green grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Other
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Chop the cranberries: Place the fresh or frozen cranberries in a food processor. Cover and pulse until they are finely chopped, ensuring a finely textured base for the fluff.
- Mix cranberry base: Transfer the processed cranberries to a large bowl. Add the miniature marshmallows and sugar to the bowl. Stir the mixture together until evenly combined.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This chilling allows the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften.
- Add fresh fruits and seasonings: Just before serving, stir in the diced tart apples, halved green grapes, chopped nuts, and salt to the chilled cranberry mixture. Mix gently yet thoroughly.
- Fold in whipped cream: Carefully fold the whipped heavy cream into the fruit mixture until just combined. This creates a light and airy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Serve: Spoon the cranberry fluff into serving dishes and enjoy chilled as a delightful dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, use tart apples that hold their shape like Granny Smith.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and softens the marshmallows.
- Chopped nuts can be toasted beforehand for extra flavor.
- This dish is best served cold and consumed within 24 hours for freshness.
- Substitute heavy whipping cream with a dairy-free whipped topping to make it vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
