Description
Creamy cranberry fluff brings holiday magic to dessert tables with its marshmallow clouds and tangy berries. Festive flavors dance together, creating a nostalgic treat you’ll cherish at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup marshmallows, mini
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Pulse fresh or frozen cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped, creating a vibrant ruby-red mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold sugar into the cream mixture, ensuring complete dissolution and a consistent texture.
- Gently incorporate chopped cranberries into the creamy base, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Add mini marshmallows to the mixture, allowing them to slightly soften and blend with the other ingredients.
- Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest, which will enhance the overall flavor profile with bright, citrusy notes.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the cranberry mixture, maintaining a light and airy consistency.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans across the top, providing a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Cover the fluff and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and marshmallows to soften.
- Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir to redistribute ingredients and ensure a uniform texture.
- Serve chilled, garnishing with additional pecans or a sprinkle of orange zest for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect cranberry texture by pulsing frozen cranberries directly from the freezer for a finer, more consistent chop.
- Prevent cream cheese lumps by bringing it to room temperature before whipping, ensuring a silky smooth base for the fluff.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting pecans briefly before adding them, which releases their natural oils and intensifies their nutty profile.
- Adapt for dietary needs by substituting marshmallows with vegan alternatives and using dairy-free cream cheese for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg