Description
A delightful dessert combining tart cranberries and creamy fluff, perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup whipped topping or cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse and drain fresh cranberries, then chop coarsely. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, add cranberries, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Combine the cream: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, or fold whipped topping into the cranberry mixture.
- Add in marshmallows: Gently fold in mini marshmallows and chopped nuts.
- Assemble the dessert: Layer the cranberry mixture in a serving dish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with extra nuts or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Consider adding citrus zest for a fresh flavor or a layer of crushed graham crackers for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cranberry, dessert, fluff, holiday, family recipe