Cranberry Jello Salad W Port Wine
Add a touch of elegance to your holiday table with this Cranberry Jello Salad with Port Wine—a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This recipe transforms traditional gelatin salad into a showstopping dish by incorporating rich port wine, whole-berry cranberry sauce, and crushed pineapple for a vibrant mix of textures and tastes. Chopped walnuts and a hint of orange zest elevate the flavor profile, while the optional garnish of fresh cranberries and mint leaves adds a festive flair. Quick to prepare and requiring no cooking, this easy make-ahead dessert or side dish is perfect for entertaining. Whether served in a decorative mold or a simple dish, this elegant cranberry jello salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cranberry-flavored gelatin
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Port wine
- 1 can (14 oz) Whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3 quarters cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. In a large heatproof bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Allow the mixture to cool slightly (about 5 minutes), then stir in 1 cup of port wine.
3. Add the whole-berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple with its juice, chopped walnuts, and orange zest to the gelatin mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or a decorative mold. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
6. To serve, loosen the edges of the Jello salad with a knife and, if using a mold, invert it carefully onto a serving plate.
7. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, if desired, for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 234.3 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*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.
