Frozen Cranberry Salad (Printable)

Refreshing frozen blend of cranberries, fruits and creamy base—ideal make-ahead holiday dish

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Nuts

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
02 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
04 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

→ Creamy Base

06 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
09 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cranberries, pineapple, apple, grapes, and nuts. Mix well.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
03 - In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
04 - Add the creamy mixture to the fruit and nut mixture, stirring gently until fully incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish or a decorative mold.
06 - Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
07 - Before serving, let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes for easier slicing. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You can assemble it days ahead and forget about it until serving time
  • The tart cranberries create this gorgeous contrast against sweet cream that people cannot stop talking about
02 -
  • Excess moisture from the pineapple will create ice crystals throughout your salad
  • Overwhipping the cream makes it grainy and impossible to fold in smoothly
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant before adding them to the fruit
  • Use an offset spatula to smooth the top before freezing for the most professional look

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