Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff: A Whimsical Dessert Delight
A fluffy, no-bake dessert combining the tartness of cranberries with creamy cheesecake flavors. This easy-to-make fluff is light yet indulgent, perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- Fold in cranberry sauce, drained pineapple, marshmallows, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until no white streaks remain.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping
- Can be made 1-2 days in advance – flavors improve over time
- Substitute orange extract for vanilla for a citrus twist
- If using fresh cranberries, cook them with sugar first to soften
- Serve in individual cups or one large trifle bowl
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cranberry-cheesecake-fluff/
