Raspberry Cranberry Salad with Sour Cream Cream Cheese Topping
Brighten up your holiday table or summer gathering with this vibrant and creamy Raspberry Cranberry Salad with Sour Cream Cream Cheese Topping! This unique salad combines the tart sweetness of whole berry cranberry sauce and raspberry-flavored gelatin with the bold burst of frozen raspberries for a fruity, radiant base. Topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy and rich flavors. Optional crunchy walnuts or pecans add texture, making it a delightful contrast to the soft, creamy layers. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this no-bake dessert salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for an indulgent, refreshing treat that’s sure to be the centerpiece of any occasion! Keywords: Raspberry Cranberry Salad, cream cheese topping, holiday dessert, no-bake recipe, fruit gelatin salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 6 oz Raspberry-flavored gelatin
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
- 12 oz Frozen raspberries
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the raspberry-flavored gelatin and 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until the gelatin dissolves completely.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce until it fully blends with the gelatin.
Add the frozen raspberries directly to the mixture. Stir gently to distribute the berries evenly.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until the gelatin is fully set.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and continue blending until well incorporated.
Once the gelatin has set, spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the surface of the gelatin salad using a spatula or spoon.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans (if using) over the topping for added texture and flavor.
Chill the completed salad for an additional 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.0 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 1028 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.0 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 345.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 689 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1105 mg | 24% | |
*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.
