Cranberry and Marshmallow Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this delightful Cranberry and Marshmallow Salad, a no-cook side dish or dessert that's as festive as it is flavorful. Featuring tart, finely chopped fresh cranberries, sweetened overnight to mellow their tang, this creamy salad blends juicy crushed pineapple and pillowy mini marshmallows for a contrasting burst of textures. The homemade whipped cream, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, ties everything together in a luscious, cloud-like finish. Easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of hands-on time and a short chill in the fridge, this retro-inspired cranberry dish is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Serve it chilled as a fresh addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 cups Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Start by washing the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until finely chopped. Be careful not to over-process them into a puree.
3. Place the chopped cranberries in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to allow the cranberries to macerate and sweeten.
4. Once the cranberries have macerated, drain any excess liquid to avoid a watery salad.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, the macerated cranberries, and the mini marshmallows. Stir gently to mix evenly.
6. In a separate chilled bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream on high speed until soft peaks form.
7. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert, garnished with extra marshmallows or a few whole cranberries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.3 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 324.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 569 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.
