Cranberry Salad a K a Thanksgiving Pink Stuff
Brighten up your holiday table with this festive and nostalgic Cranberry Salad, also known as Thanksgiving Pink Stuff! This no-bake cranberry side dish combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple and the pillowy texture of mini marshmallows. A dollop of homemade whipped cream, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and a touch of vanilla, gives this salad its signature fluffy and creamy consistency. Perfectly chilled and bursting with flavor, it’s an easy, make-ahead recipe that’s ideal for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Whether served as a side dish or a dessert, this delightful pink-hued creation is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your holiday feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pat them dry. Use a food processor to pulse the cranberries until finely chopped, but not pureed.
Transfer the chopped cranberries to a mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to blend.
After the cranberries have chilled, drain any excess liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl.
Stir the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows into the cranberry mixture.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed 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 mixture until fully combined and the salad takes on a fluffy consistency.
Transfer the cranberry salad to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.7 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 504 mg | 11% | |
*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.
