Creamy Cranberry Salad

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This cranberry Jell-O salad with cream cheese and whipped cream layers is not your average cranberry salad. In addition to cranberries, it's full of fruity flavor thanks to apples, pineapples, and orange juice.

Submitted by KARATWORK
Updated on December 1, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

  • ¾ cup boiling water

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • ¾ cup orange juice

  • 1 medium apple with peel, grated

  • 1 cup whipping cream

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Directions

  1. Stir gelatin into boiling water in a mixing bowl until dissolved; let cool, about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, process cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Add sugar and process until dissolved.

  3. Pour cranberry mixture into cooled gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple, pecans, orange juice, and apple until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  4. When ready to serve, beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in cream cheese.

  5. Layer 1/2 of the chilled cranberry mixture in a glass serving dish. Spread whipped cream mixture over top, then finish with remaining cranberry mixture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351 Calories
21g Fat
41g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 166mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.