This easy recipe for cranberry fluff salad is perfect for Thanksgiving! It's made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, marshmallows and whipped cream. This dessert is simple to make and always a hit at gatherings.
The recipe calls for pecans. You could substitute walnuts or remove the nuts for a nut-free version. I like the crunch and bit of flavor the pecans add to the dessert though.
The fresh cranberries and granulated sugar are chopped up in a food processor. How fine you want the cranberries is up to you. I like them a little bit chunky, so I adjust my food processor setting to chop instead of puree.
If you are looking for more cranberry recipes try my Frozen Cranberry Margarita Mocktail, my Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins, my Gluten Free Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs or my Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Butter Cookies.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Place the fresh cranberries and granulated sugar in your food processor and chop them into pieces. Adjust your food processor for the consistency you would like. I like hearty chunks of cranberries.
In a medium sized bowl pour the cranberry mixture, crushed pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and whipped cream. Stir all the ingredients together until they are mixed well.
Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This dessert side dish is so easy to make! Simply place the fresh cranberries and sugar into a food processor and chop into a fine mixture. Pour the cranberry mixture into a medium size bowl. Add the drained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, small marshmallows and whipped cream.
Stir the mixture together to incorporate all the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least two hours so the dish is chilled when you serve it.
This is a great side dish dessert or salad to make the day before a gathering. I think it gets even better after it has chilled overnight and is served cold.
I haven't frozen this salad before. I like it cold, but I don't think frozen would be as good.
If you are wanting to freeze it for later you could do that if you are using store bought whipped cream. Store bought whipped cream freezes easily and defrosts to the same consistency. If you are making homemade whipped cream it may separate as it defrosts, so I wouldn't suggest freezing it.
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Cranberry Fluff Salad
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy recipe for cranberry fluff salad is perfect for Thanksgiving! It's made with pineapple, fresh cranberries, marshmallows and whipped cream. This dessert is simple to make and always a hit at gatherings.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Fresh Cranberries
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 cup Pecans, chopped
2 cups Small Marshmallows
3 cups Whipped Cream
Instructions
Place the fresh cranberries and granulated sugar in your food processor and chop them into pieces. Adjust your food processor for the consistency you would like. I like hearty chunks of cranberries.
In a medium sized bowl pour the cranberry mixture, crushed pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and whipped cream. Stir all the ingredients together until they are mixed well.
Place the covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
I like to make this dessert salad the day before I'm going to serve it. I think the flavor gets better when the salad rests in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
