Frosty Cranberry Salad
Elevate your holiday table with this Frosty Cranberry Salad, an irresistible blend of festive flavors and creamy textures. This no-bake frozen salad combines tart whole-berry cranberry sauce, sweet crushed pineapple, and fluffy mini marshmallows, all folded into a luscious mixture of whipped cream and sugar-sweetened cream cheese. Optional walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch, making each bite a perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and nutty notes. Quick to prepare and beautifully served chilled, this retro-inspired dessert-salad doubles as a show-stopping side dish or a refreshing treat for any special occasion. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever you're craving a frosty twist on tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and drained crushed pineapple. Stir until well blended.
Add the mini marshmallows to the cranberry and pineapple mixture. Stir to distribute evenly.
In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Add the cream mixture to the cranberry-pineapple mixture and fold together until evenly combined. If you're including nuts, gently fold them in at this step.
Spoon the mixture into a serving dish or individual molds, smoothing out the top.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Remove the salad from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving to let it soften slightly. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.3 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.9 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.8 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*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.
