Cranberry Salad in Raspberry Jello with Cream Cheese Topping
Elevate your holiday table with this festive Cranberry Salad in Raspberry Jello with Cream Cheese Topping! This vibrant and nostalgic dessert-salad combines the tart sweetness of whole berry cranberry sauce with the bright flavors of raspberry jello, complemented by juicy crushed pineapple and the optional crunch of chopped walnuts. Finished with a lusciously creamy topping made from softened cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, this dish is the perfect harmony of sweet, tart, and creamy textures. Ideal as a show-stopping side or a light dessert, this chilled salad is easy to prepare and a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or celebrating a special occasion, this Cranberry Salad is a deliciously retro yet timeless choice for any spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Raspberry Jello mix
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 1 can Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the raspberry jello mix in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the jello mixture and stir well.
Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce until well combined.
Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and optional chopped walnuts.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the jello is set.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the jello has set, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the surface of the salad using a spatula.
Cover and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to allow the topping to chill and set.
Serve cold and enjoy this festive cranberry salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.1 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.1 g | 335% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 948 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.9 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*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.
