Cherry Fluff
Delight your taste buds with a dessert that embodies both lightness and lusciousness – Cherry Fluff! This enchanting concoction strikes the perfect balance between silky-smooth texture and vibrant cherry goodness. Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering, potluck, or simply treating yourself, our Cherry Fluff recipe is a crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles all around.
Recipe Notes:
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality cherry pie filling and fresh whipped cream for the best results. Their flavors will shine through in the final dish.
- Use Chilled Bowls and Whisk: For fluffy whipped cream, ensure your mixing bowl and whisk are cold. Place them in the freezer for a few minutes before whipping.
- Fold Gently: When combining the ingredients, use a gentle folding motion to preserve the fluffiness. Overmixing can lead to a denser texture.
- Serve Chilled: After preparing the Cherry Fluff, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving. This enhances the flavors and ensures a refreshing experience.
Absolutely! In fact, Cherry Fluff benefits from chilling in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Making it the night before an event is a smart move, as it saves you time on the day of your gathering.
Certainly! While our recipe offers a classic take on Cherry Fluff, feel free to get creative. You can experiment with different fruit fillings, incorporate chopped nuts for added crunch, or even top with chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence.
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Cherry Fluff
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually fold in the cherry pie filling until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cherry and cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Be careful not to over-mix to maintain the light and airy texture.
- Add miniature marshmallows to the mixture and gently fold them in.
- Transfer the cherry fluff mixture to a serving dish or individual dessert cups.
- Cover the dish or cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until the fluff is chilled and set.
- Before serving, you can optionally garnish with maraschino cherries, a dollop of whipped cream, or some chopped nuts.
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Cherry Fluff
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Marachino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually fold in the cherry pie filling until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cherry and cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the light and airy texture.
- Add miniature marshmallows to the mixture and gently fold them in.
- Transfer the cherry fluff mixture to a serving dish or individual dessert cups.
- Cover the dish or cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until the fluff is chilled and set.
- Before serving, you can optionally garnish with maraschino cherries, a dollop of whipped cream, or some chopped nuts.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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