Chunky Cream Cheese Cranberry Salad
Transform your holiday table with this vibrant and tangy Chunky Cream Cheese Cranberry Salad, a delightful combination of sweet, tart, and creamy textures. Featuring fresh cranberries sweetened to perfection, this no-cook recipe blends whipped cream cheese, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans for a luscious, chunky dessert-style salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a short chill period, this make-ahead dish is perfect for festive gatherings or potlucks. The natural tartness of the cranberries is perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and the soft, velvety texture of cream cheese, making every spoonful irresistible. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side or a unique dessert and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cups mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process them.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a mixing bowl and sprinkle the granulated sugar over them. Stir to coat evenly and let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the cranberries to soften and release their juices.
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Fold the drained crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
Gently fold the sweetened cranberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with additional chopped pecans, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.0 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 826 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.0 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1006 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
