Description
A delightful holiday treat combining fresh cranberries and creamy textures, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) fresh cranberries, finely chopped
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts, for topping
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, for topping
Instructions
- Finely chop the fresh cranberries. Mix with granulated sugar and refrigerate for 1 hour to reduce their tartness. Drain off excess liquid.
- Use a 9 × 13-inch rectangular white ceramic casserole dish with a solid, opaque white front and sides.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Fold in the prepared cranberries, drained crushed pineapple, and dried cranberries.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
- Spread the creamy cranberry mixture evenly into the white casserole dish, smoothing the surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts and dried cranberries generously over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the salad to firm up and the flavors to blend.
- Scoop generous portions or cut into soft squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple well to keep the salad thick and creamy.
- Chill overnight for better flavor and a firmer texture.
- Use toasted walnuts for extra crunch.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg