Cran Raspberry Jello Salad
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with a medley of flavors, this Cran Raspberry Jello Salad is a delightful retro-style dish that’s perfect for your holiday table or any special gathering. Featuring raspberry-flavored gelatin as its base, this vibrant dessert-salad is studded with juicy whole berry cranberry sauce, sweet crushed pineapple, and the option for crunchy chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture. Quick to prepare within just 15 minutes (plus chilling time), it sets beautifully in a decorative mold or a classic 9x13-inch dish, making it as eye-catching as it is delicious. Serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light dessert—this crowd-pleaser will add color and flavor to your next feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Raspberry-flavored gelatin (Jello)
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 2 cups Cold water
- 14 ounces Whole berry cranberry sauce
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the raspberry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well until the gelatin is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of cold water to the bowl and stir to combine.
Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce. Break apart the cranberry sauce with a spoon to ensure it’s evenly distributed within the mixture.
Mix in the drained crushed pineapple, ensuring it is evenly incorporated.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and texture.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or a decorative mold, depending on your preference.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
Once set, slice into squares (or unmold if using a decorative mold) and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
