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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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)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and drained crushed pineapple. Stir until well blended.
Step 2
Add the mini marshmallows to the cranberry and pineapple mixture. Stir to distribute evenly.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Step 4
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Spoon the mixture into a serving dish or individual molds, smoothing out the top.
Step 8
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Step 9
Remove the salad from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving to let it soften slightly. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1118.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2579.0 |
| Total Fat 160.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 365.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 501.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 270.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 240.3g | |
| Protein 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 201.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 689.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories