Cranberry Marshmallow Cream Salad
A creamy, sweet, and fruity no-bake salad that's perfect as a holiday side dish or dessert. This easy recipe combines marshmallows, whipped cream, cranberries, and pineapple.
- Prep15 min
- Total4h 15m
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings8
This cranberry marshmallow salad is a classic holiday side dish that's incredibly easy to make. The combination of sweet marshmallows, tart cranberries, and tropical pineapple creates a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Best of all, it requires no cooking at all – just a little time in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld. It's a perfect make-ahead dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the miniature marshmallows with the whipped cream. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, allowing the marshmallows to soften and absorb the cream.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the ground cranberries and the sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the cranberry mixture and also refrigerate for 2 hours, so the sugar can draw out the cranberries' juices and soften them.
- After both mixtures have chilled, remove them from the refrigerator. In a large serving bowl, combine the marshmallow-cream mixture with the cranberry mixture.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple and the chopped pecans. Fold everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- For best results, cover the salad and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to become perfectly creamy.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert. Garnish with extra pecans or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
💡 Tips
- For a lighter version, use light whipped cream and reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- Make sure the cranberries are finely ground so they blend smoothly into the salad.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Inspired by a recipe from My Kitchen Escapades