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Chilled Cran-Pine Delight: Easy Frozen Cranberry Salad Recipe 🍍

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Frozen Cranberry Salad 🍧

Description: One of my mom’s old recipes, this Frozen Cranberry Salad is perfect for the holidays, luncheons, showers, or any occasion that calls for a delightful dessert. The cook time is primarily freeze time, resulting in a refreshing and sweet treat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1-2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well)
  • 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 237.6
  • Fat: 12.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 70.5mg
  • Carbohydrates: 31.6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 27.9g
  • Protein: 2.1g

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe.

  2. Mix Pineapple Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice), sugar, miniature marshmallows, chopped cranberries, and chopped nuts. Stir until well combined, ensuring that the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until all ingredients are thoroughly blended. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a light and fluffy texture.

  4. Assemble Salad: Transfer the mixture into a 9x13x2-inch container or line muffin cups with paper liners for individual servings.

  5. Freeze: Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Alternatively, if using muffin cups, cover each with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer and allow it to freeze overnight or for at least 6 hours until firm.

  6. Serve: Once frozen, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before serving.

  7. Enjoy: Serve this delightful Frozen Cranberry Salad as a refreshing dessert or sweet treat for any occasion. It’s perfect for potlucks, weeknight desserts, or as a make-ahead option for entertaining.

This Frozen Cranberry Salad is bursting with fruity flavors and creamy texture, making it a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

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