I’m not ashamed to admit that I have a deep and abiding love for fruity dessert salads served with dinner. And this cranberry fluff salad is one of the best! I’m hard-pressed choosing between this one and my cranberry jello salad, which is always popular on the blog time of year. I like my cranberry fluff salad with the cranberries a little less chopped up than some other super pink versions that you might see. Mostly because I love the textural and flavor contrast between the tart, crunchy fresh cranberries and the soft sweet marshmallows in this salad. But if you process your cranberries a little more on the fine salad, this fluffy salad turns a beautiful pink hue that is so pretty and vibrant on a Thanksgiving table.
What is cranberry fluff salad?
Cranberry fluff salad is an easy to make fluffy salad full of pineapple, cranberries, mini marshmallows and other delicious flavors that meld together to create a unique and flavorful experience with each bite. While the appearance might be reminiscent of an ambrosia salad, the two couldn’t be more different. This salad stands alone in its festive flavors and is exactly what your holiday table is missing this year.
How to make cranberry fluff salad
Are there any fun ways to change up this recipe?
You can make so many fun variations to this cranberry fluff salad. While it’s great as is, you may decide you want to add something else to make it more unique. Adding in a chopped apple, sliced grapes, or even adding coarsely chopped pecans are fun variations!
Can I use Cool Whip instead of heavy whipping cream?
Yes! If you’re running short on time or energy, you can follow the recipe exactly as is and simply exchange the heavy whipping cream for a container of thawed cool whip. You won’t want to beat it for too long with a mixer though. Just beat it enough to combine it with the cream cheese.
More Holiday Salads We Love
Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping Fruit Salad with Marshmallows and Whipped Cream Winter Pear, Pomegranate & Swiss Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Triple Layer Vintage Christmas Jell-O Salad Layered Rainbow Jello Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping Cottage Cheese Jello Salad Fall Panzanella Salad Creamy Grape Salad Watergate Salad
Other Cranberry recipes you may enjoy:
Cranberry Coconut Cake Cranberry Orange Pull-Apart Monkey Bread Homemade Cranberry Sauce White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies Cranberry Apple Pie Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars
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