Eggnog Cranberry Salad
Delight your holiday table with the vibrant and creamy Eggnog Cranberry Salad, a festive fusion of tart cranberries and silky eggnog. This no-bake dessert features fresh cranberries simmered with orange zest and sugar, perfectly balanced by the luxurious texture of whipped cream and a touch of vanilla. Blooming gelatin ensures the salad sets beautifully, making it a show-stopping addition to any occasion. Toasted pecans and mint leaves can be added as an optional garnish, providing extra crunch and a pop of color. With its striking presentation and irresistible flavor, this sweet-tangy treat is a must for Christmas or holiday celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 packet unsweetened gelatin
- 0.25 cup water
- 1.5 cups eggnog
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans (optional)
- fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries and pat them dry. Place them in a medium saucepan with the granulated sugar and orange zest.
Cook the cranberries over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they burst and form a thick sauce (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 0.25 cups of water to bloom. Let it sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
In a saucepan over low heat, warm 0.5 cups of the eggnog. Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Combine the remaining eggnog with the cooled cranberry mixture and the gelatin-egg mixture. Stir until well incorporated.
In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cranberry-eggnog mixture until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until set.
Before serving, garnish with toasted pecans and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.9 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.3 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.2 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
