What is cranberry fluff salad?

Cranberry fluff salad is a sweet, creamy salad made with fresh cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped cream. It's similar to other fluff or ambrosia style salads, but it stands out for its bright, tart cranberry flavor, which makes it a favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Can I freeze cranberry fluff salad?

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.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, and it actually tastes better when you do. You can chop the cranberries and mix them with the sugar up to 2 days ahead, then stir in the remaining ingredients the day before serving. See the Storage and Make Ahead section above for details.

Do I need to drain the pineapple?

Yes. Draining the crushed pineapple well before adding it is an important step. Skipping it will add extra liquid to the salad and make it watery instead of thick and fluffy.

Cranberry Fluff Salad

Description

This sweet and tart cranberry fluff salad is a Thanksgiving and Christmas classic that always disappears fast. It comes together in minutes and gets even better the longer it chills, making it one of the easiest make ahead desserts for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Fresh Cranberries
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 cup Pecans, chopped
2 cups Small Marshmallows
3 cups Whipped Cream

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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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Prep Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Food Processor
Cuisine: American