It’s time to inject some life into the cranberries this Thanksgiving! Cranberry fluff is a fun addition to your holiday table. Each fluffy pink bite is filled with lively flavor and vibrant color.
Why KJ Loves
Cranberry Fluff
What is cranberry fluff?
Cranberry fluff is a creamy, fluffy version of the classic cranberry jello salad…but with no jello required!
This is an elevated version of the nostalgic cranberry salad recipe. There’s no vanilla pudding, no jello, and no canned pineapple.
The real whipped cream makes the dish rich and creamy, while the cranberry jelly gives the dish tartness and color.
But if you want to go with Cool Whip, we won’t judge. This recipe will still be delicious.
Cranberry Fluff Ingredients
Cream Cheese
Full-fat cream cheese is a must for this recipe. Don’t forget to lay it out on the counter to bring it to room temperature!
Cranberry jelly
Use the standard log of jellied cranberry sauce. You can even use whole cranberry jelly sauce if you want extra bits of cranberry in the fluff. You’ll find this in the canned section of your grocery store.
Mandarin oranges
Grab an extra 15 oz can if you want to snack on some while you make this dish!
Heavy whipping cream
The rich and creamy base of the fluff
Mini marshmallows
Super fun and super fluffy!
Sugar
It is the holidays, after all.
How To Make Cranberry Fluff
Serve right away, or refrigerate for up to 2 days in advance. Serve cold, and enjoy!
Prep Ahead
Cranberry fluff is easy to make, and there’s no cooking required—which makes this the perfect recipe to make ahead and take to a holiday gathering or potluck.
If you are making this cranberry fluff recipe in advance, pour it into your serving dish and refrigerate it. The cranberry fluff will set in the serving dish. That way, you can just grab and go!
Recipe Video:
Cranberry Fluff
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Description
The traditional cranberry salad gets a festive upgrade! Cranberry fluff starts with a rich mixture of whipped cream, cream cheese, and mini marshmallows. Sweet mandarin oranges and tart cranberries make this side dish pop. Fun and indulgent!
It’s time to inject some life into the cranberries this Thanksgiving! Cranberry fluff is a fun addition to your holiday table. Each fluffy pink bite is filled with lively flavor and vibrant color.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
- 15 oz mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat on medium speed with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the heavy cream. Whip on medium speed with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Fold the whipped cream cheese into the whipped cream until evenly combined.
- Combine the cranberry sauce and mandarin oranges together in a small bowl. Add the fruit into the whipped cream mixture and fold in until combined. Fold in the mini marshmallows.
- Transfer the Cranberry Fluff to a serving bowl and garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries as desired. Serve right away, or refrigerate covered for up to 2 days in advance and serve cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- Jellied cranberry sauce or whole cranberry jelly sauce can be used for this recipe.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 21.9g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 29.6g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 113mg
Keywords: Cranberry Fluff
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Hi, I’m KJ!
Here you’ll find simple, delicious recipes for the home cook. I strive to make wholesome meals with easy-to-find ingredients that you feel comfortable making in your own kitchen—but I won’t shy away from a few indulgences! (I see you: butter, bacon, cookies!)
Can the marshmallows be left out?
Yes they can if desired!
Just prepared for Thanksgiving – yum!
I did drain the mandarin oranges prior to mixing altogether.
Thank you, Kate!
Yes good call on draining the oranges! Sorry I forgot to note it 🙂 will get it updated! Happy Thanksgiving!