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Best Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe

Best Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe for Festive Gatherings

This Best Cranberry Jello Salad recipe is a refreshing sweet-tart dish perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jello Base
  • 1 packet Cranberry Flavored Gelatin can experiment with cherry gelatin for a fun twist
  • 2 cups Boiling Water used to dissolve the gelatin
  • 1 cup Cold Water or Cranberry Juice substituting cranberry juice enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh or Canned Cranberries fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple drain excess juice
Creamy Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Whipped Cream whipped cream for a lighter texture
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts for crunch
  • 1/2 cup Diced Celery omit for creamier texture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one packet of cranberry-flavored gelatin with 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  2. Mix in 1 cup of cold water or cranberry juice into the gelatin mixture, followed by 1 cup of fresh or canned cranberries and 1 cup of crushed pineapple.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the creamy mixture into the gelatin mixture. Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Once set, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped pecans or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared the day before to enhance the flavors and has a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.

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