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Creamy Cranberry Fluff Salad

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A light and refreshing Thanksgiving dessert featuring tart cranberries, fluffy whipped cream, and a hint of citrus zest. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup (50 grams) mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange

Instructions

  1. Rinse 12 ounces (340 grams) of fresh cranberries under cold water. Remove any stems or damaged berries.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries with 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar and 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries start to pop and mixture thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. While cranberry mixture cools, whip 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled cranberry sauce with 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream and stir gently.
  6. Fold in whipped cream carefully to keep mixture light and airy.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup (50 grams) mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
  8. Sprinkle in zest of one orange and fold until combined.
  9. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain before use. For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with dairy-free yogurt and whipped cream with coconut-based whipped cream. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid graininess. Chill cranberry sauce completely before folding in whipped cream to prevent runniness. Salad can be made a day ahead and tastes better after chilling overnight. Nuts are optional and can be replaced with toasted pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.

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