Frozen Cranberry Salad (Printable)
Refreshing frozen cranberry blend with fruits and creamy vanilla base
# 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 Tips:
01 -
- It freezes beautifully for weeks, meaning you can make it well ahead of holiday chaos
- The sweet tart cranberries cut through rich holiday meals like nothing else
02 -
- Overdraining the pineapple is better than underdraining too much liquid makes crystals form
- Whipping the cream to true stiff peaks prevents it from collapsing during freezing
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water between slices for cleaner cuts
- Line your dish with parchment paper for easy removal