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Frozen Cranberry Salad Recipe

4.7 from 69 reviews
  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Frozen Cranberry Salad is a refreshing and sweet dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or warm days. It combines tart whole-berry cranberry sauce with pineapple chunks, bananas, mini marshmallows, and creamy Cool Whip, then frozen to create a delightful chilled treat. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this icy salad is a crowd-pleaser with a perfect balance of fruity flavors and fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 can pineapple chunks, drained (20 ounces)
  • 5 bananas, halved and sliced
  • 1 can whole-berry cranberry sauce (16 ounces)

Other

  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Mix Cranberry Sauce and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the whole-berry cranberry sauce with the granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is evenly distributed.
  2. Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Gently fold in the sliced bananas, drained pineapple chunks, and mini marshmallows into the cranberry mixture until well combined.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip: Carefully fold the Cool Whip into the fruit mixture to maintain the fluffy texture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
  4. Freeze the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a glass 13×9 inch baking dish, cover tightly, and freeze until solid, about 6-8 hours.
  5. Serve and Store Leftovers: Once frozen and solid, slice into portions to serve. If there are leftovers, cover and return the dish to the freezer where it can be kept for several weeks.

Notes

  • Freeze into single servings: Spoon the fruit and Cool Whip mixture into muffin tins or ramekins for individual frozen blocks—no slicing required.
  • Substitute for mini marshmallows: If using full-sized marshmallows, chop them into small chunks before adding to the salad.
  • Additions: For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped pecans along with the pineapple and bananas.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/16 of recipe)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/frozen-cranberry-salad-recipe/