Cranberry Mallow Dessert
Elevate your holiday dessert game with this Cranberry Mallow Dessert—a light, fluffy, and irresistibly festive treat! Combining the tart punch of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of mini marshmallows and mandarin oranges, this no-bake delight is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whipped cream sweetened with a touch of powdered sugar and vanilla adds a dreamy, creamy finish, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts bring an irresistible crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a simple chill in the fridge, this make-ahead dessert is as easy as it is delicious. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, Cranberry Mallow Dessert is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a food processor, pulse the cranberries until they are finely chopped. Be careful not to puree them.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with the granulated sugar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This step helps to sweeten the cranberries and soften their tartness.
After the cranberries have marinated, stir in the mini marshmallows and optional chopped nuts, if using. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry-marshmallow mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
Add the drained mandarin oranges and carefully fold them into the mixture to avoid breaking them apart.
Transfer the mixture into a serving dish or individual dessert cups, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy this fluffy, fruity, and festive dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.6 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 394.7 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 781 mg | 17% | |
*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.
