Cranberry Cloud Recipe

A festive and delightful holiday side dish! This Cranberry Cloud recipe features a delightful mix of tart cranberries, sweet marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, all nestled on crisp lettuce leaves. Easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering. Prepare to impress your guests with this stunning and delicious cranberry creation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 395.8 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Cloud

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How to Make Cranberry Cloud

  1. Add 12 ounces of fresh cranberries to a food processor.
  2. Pulse until coarsely chopped (do not over-process).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, 1 cup mini marshmallows, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Gently fold in 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced, ½ cup seedless green grapes, halved, and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped cream.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to chill and set.
  9. Serve chilled on fresh lettuce leaves. Yields 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

170g

Fat

48g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Cloud?

Cranberry Cloud takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Cloud?

Cranberry Cloud has approximately 395.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Cloud?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Cloud are Fresh Cranberries, Miniature Marshmallows, Sugar, Green Apples, Green Seedless Grape, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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