Cranberry Cream Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Cream Salad, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and creamy flavors that will delight your taste buds. Made with fresh cranberries, juicy crushed pineapple, fluffy mini marshmallows, and a luscious homemade whipped cream sweetened with a touch of powdered sugar and vanilla, this no-bake recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a delightful crunch, balancing the smooth, airy texture of the salad. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes (plus chilling), this dish is ideal for busy schedules, making it a versatile side dish or light dessert for family gatherings and festive celebrations. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing treat that pairs beautifully with any holiday spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 340 grams Fresh cranberries
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are coarsely chopped.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with the granulated sugar. Stir well, cover, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the cranberries to sweeten and release their juices.
After the cranberry mixture has rested, drain any excess liquid and return the cranberries to the bowl.
Add the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows to the cranberry mixture. If you are using chopped pecans or walnuts, stir them in at this stage.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry mixture until everything is well combined.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a festive side dish or dessert, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.6 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.0 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 291.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 753 mg | 16% | |
*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.
