No bake cranberry fluff salad is the ultimate holiday side dish or dessert. Made with just four ingredients, this easy recipe combines tart cranberries, pineapple, mini marshmallows, and creamy whipped topping for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Cranberry fluff salad, sometimes called millionaire cranberry salad, is an old fashioned recipe that always makes an appearance on our holiday table. It’s creamy, sweet, and makes a great addition to a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

There are a few different ways to make cranberry fluff. Some recipes use fresh cranberries while others use canned cranberry sauce. I’ve tried both versions, but my family prefers the one made with a can of whole cranberry sauce. They love the soft, smoother texture compared to chopped cranberries.

Another reason I love this recipe is that it is so easy to make. Only four ingredients and can be stirred together in minutes. A simple holiday dish that can be made ahead of time.

Want more cranberry recipes, be sure to try my favorite cranberry jalapeno dip, cranberry JELLO salad, and cranberry orange upside down cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A fast and easy holiday side dish or dessert. You can mix this together in minutes.
• No cooking required. This recipe can be stirred together in minutes, no oven needed.
• Great for the holidays. Colorful cranberry dish that has great holiday flavor.
• Can be served as a side dish or dessert. You can serve this as a sweet side dish with your holiday ham or turkey, or as a light dessert.

Cranberry Fluff Ingredients

It takes just four ingredients to make this easy cranberry marshmallow fluff recipe.

• Can of whole berry cranberry sauce: I like using canned whole berry cranberry sauce because it had great flavor and it’s a great shortcut ingredient.
• Crushed pineapple: Drained, crushed pineapple is a great sweet compliment to the tart cranberries.
• Mini marshmallows: These add a delicious soft and fluffy texture that really makes this fluff dessert.
• Cool Whip: Thawed whipped topping adds the creaminess to this dessert salad.

How To Make Cranberry Fluff

1. Drain the crushed pineapple well. Place the crushed pineapple and the can of whole cranberry sauce in a large bowl. Stir them together.
2. Stir in the mini marshmallows.

3. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip to combine.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.

You can add extra mini marshmallows, nuts, or a few candied cranberries on top of the fluff for garnish.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Drain the crushed pineapple well. This will help prevent your fluff from becoming watery.
• Gently fold in the Cool Whip. This will help to keep the whipped topping fluffy.
• Chill the dessert fluff in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Make it ahead of time. This is the perfect holiday side dish to make ahead of time, even the night before would be perfect.

Variations

This is a simple recipe that can be customized to your preference. Here are a few suggestions to make this cranberry marshmallow fluff recipe your own.

• Nuts: If you would like to add in a little crunch, mix in some chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Mandarin oranges: Stir in drained mandarin oranges for delicious orange flavor that compliments the cranberries.
• Coconut: Stir in sweetened shredded coconut for added texture.
• Fresh cranberries: You can use chopped, fresh cranberries that have been mixed with 1/2 cup of sugar to replace the canned cranberries.
• Cream cheese: Mix in softened cream cheese for a thicker fluff dessert.

Serving Suggestions

This cranberry fluff salad is best served cold. It can be served as either a sweet side dish or as a dessert.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Make ahead: You can make this recipe the night before serving. Just make sure to store in the refrigerator.

This cranberry fluff does not freeze well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Banana pudding fluff
• Pineapple pretzel fluff
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