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Creamy Cranberry Fluff

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A quick and easy holiday dessert combining tart cranberries with smooth, sweet whipped cream, perfect for festive gatherings and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Chill heavy cream, mixing bowl, and beaters in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  2. If using fresh cranberries, rinse and simmer with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened. Let cool completely.
  3. Pour cold heavy cream into chilled bowl. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Gently fold in cranberry sauce (or cooled fresh cranberries), mini marshmallows, orange zest, and crushed nuts using a spatula to keep mixture airy.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess by folding in more powdered sugar or a splash of fresh orange juice or zest if desired.
  6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and fluff to set.
  7. Serve chilled in bowls or clear glasses, garnished with whole cranberries or extra chopped nuts.

Notes

Chill cream and tools before whipping for best texture. Fold ingredients gently to keep fluff airy. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent graininess. Mini marshmallows can be pulsed briefly in a food processor for smoother texture. Fluff tastes best after chilling at least 30 minutes. Store covered in fridge up to 2 days; marshmallows may soften. Can freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight and fold gently before serving.

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