CRANBERRY-ORANGE FLUFF

Cranberry-Orange Fluff image

Dessert salad, fluff or whatever you call this wonderful stuff-it's simple to prepare, beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. It's also perfect for holiday entertaining, especially in this sweet-tart-tangy rendition. Canned cranberries and chopped pecans add a chewy and crunchy contrast to the creamy base of whipped topping and cream cheese, while mandarin oranges add sweetness (and take the place of the pineapple that's a dessert salad standby). Serve up a bowl of this pretty pink salad, and watch how quickly it disappears.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, well drained
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cranberry sauce, cream cheese and sugar; microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, until easily stirred together. Stir in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
Gently fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Top with pecans.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize About 2/3 Cup, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g