Classic Cranberry Salad
Sweet, tangy, and delightfully creamy, this Classic Cranberry Salad is the perfect addition to your holiday table. Made with fresh cranberries, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and a luscious whipped cream topping, this no-cook recipe strikes the ideal balance between tart and sweet. The cranberries are finely chopped and sweetened, then blended with juicy pineapple and fluffy marshmallows for a burst of texture and flavor in every bite. The homemade whipped cream, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla, ties it all together for a luxurious finish. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time (plus chilling), this versatile dish can be served as a vibrant side or a refreshing dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, this cranberry salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and discard any soft or bruised berries.
In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until finely chopped, but not pureed.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the granulated sugar until the cranberries are well coated. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the sugar to dissolve.
Drain the crushed pineapple well to remove excess liquid, then add it to the cranberry mixture.
Fold the mini marshmallows into the mixture.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture until everything is evenly combined.
Cover the cranberry salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to integrate.
Serve chilled as a festive side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.3 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 293.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*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.
