Description
A delightful dessert that combines tart cranberries with a creamy and fluffy filling, perfect for holiday meals and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cranberries by rinsing well and removing stems; briefly cook in a saucepan with a splash of water for about 5 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
- Carefully add the prepared cranberries and fold to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Fluff Dessert