Best 10 Cranberry Eggnog Gelatin Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with the enticing Cranberry Eggnog Gelatin Salad, a festive dish that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberries, the creamy richness of eggnog, and the delicate texture of gelatin. This classic salad, perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a refreshing summer treat, offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a Cranberry Eggnog Fluff Salad, which incorporates whipped topping for an airier texture, and a Cranberry Eggnog Delight, featuring a combination of gelatin, cream cheese, and crushed pineapple for a creamy and tangy twist. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these culinary delights with ease.

Prepare to impress your guests with these vibrant and flavorful gelatin salads, perfect for any occasion. Let the sweetness of cranberries, the richness of eggnog, and the delightful texture of gelatin dance on your palate, creating a memorable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CRANBERRY EGGNOG SALAD



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For a bright salad with a vintage holiday feel, we stack a layer of raspberry gelatin and cranberry sauce over a yummy pineapple-eggnog base. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry or raspberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups eggnog
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add boiling water to cranberry gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate 40-50 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place cranberry sauce in a small bowl; stir to break up. Fold into gelatin mixture. Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate 15-20 minutes longer or until set but not firm., Meanwhile, drain crushed pineapple well, reserving juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over pineapple juice; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in eggnog and lime juice. Refrigerate 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened., Fold pineapple into eggnog mixture. Carefully pour over gelatin in mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY-EGGNOG GELATIN SALAD



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Refreshing and bursting with flavor, this festive jello salad is a great choice for a holiday potluck or make ahead Thanksgiving side. The sweet pineapple-eggnog layer contrasts nicely with the cool and tangy gelatin on top. Since it has to chill overnight, it's a good pick for those dishes you want to prepare a day ahead. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups eggnog
3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water, then cranberry sauce, orange and orange zest. Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan or 12-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm, about 40 minutes., Meanwhile, drain pineapple; pour juice into a saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over juice and let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large bowl, combine eggnog and lime juice. Gradually stir in gelatin mixture. Chill until soft-set. Fold in pineapple. Spoon over raspberry layer. Refrigerate overnight. Unmold onto a serving platter.

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QUICK CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pineapple and cranberry sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Stir in grapes and pecans. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EGGNOG MOLDED SALAD



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For an excellent holiday gelatin salad, try this one. It looks so lovely on a platter and tastes good with the fruit and a hint of eggnog flavor. It goes well with any meal because it's refreshing. -Alice Ceresa, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup eggnog
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
Orange slices, maraschino cherries and mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water; let stand 1 minute., Drain pears over a 2-cup measuring cup, reserving syrup. Add enough water to the syrup to measure 2 cups; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Add lemon gelatin and unflavored gelatin mixture; stir 2 minutes to dissolve completely. Cool 15 minutes., Stir in sour cream and eggnog until well blended. Refrigerate until partially set., Cut oranges and drained pears into chunks; stir into gelatin mixture. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate, covered, until firm. If desired, serve with oranges, cherries and mint.

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SO-SIMPLE CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Create a classic side for your holiday feast with just a few simple ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups boiling water
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ lemon-flavored gelatin
2 tubs (10 oz each) frozen cranberry-orange sauce, thawed
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Lightly brush 6 1/2-cup ring mold or 1 1/2-quart decorative bowl with vegetable oil.
  • In large bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cranberry-orange sauce. Fold in raspberries. Pour into mold or bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • To unmold salad from ring mold, dip mold into hot water for 10 seconds. Place serving plate upside down onto mold; turn plate and mold over, then remove mold. Refrigerate salad until serving. If using decorative bowl, do not unmold; scoop salad from bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

EGGNOG AND CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is a perfect recipe for the holidays. It gives a delicious and beautiful combination of holiday favorites - cranberries and eggnog.

Provided by Sylvia Brunson

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped topping mix
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine vanilla pudding mix, lemon gelatin, and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice. Chill until partially set.
  • Dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Blend in cranberry sauce, and add pecans. Chill until partially set.
  • Prepare whipped topping according to package directions. Fold in nutmeg. Fold whipped topping into vanilla pudding mixture. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch glass dish. Chill until firm.
  • Pour cranberry mixture over pudding mixture. Chill for 6 hours before serving to appreciative family and friends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 256.3 mg, Sugar 45.5 g

A CRANBERRY SALAD KEEPSAKE



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Sweet and tangy, this dish is simply yummy. Goes great with any meal or by itself.

Provided by Lori Winchester

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup boiling water
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced, or more to taste
¾ cup chopped walnuts, or to taste
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water and cherry gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Heat cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until melted; stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Stir apples and walnuts into the cranberry sauce mixture; add pineapple with juice and mix well. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 75.8 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

MOORE'S CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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This recipe uses fresh cranberries, pineapple, orange, grapes and apples. Delicious with turkey, chicken or ham. Pineapple juice is an excellent substitute for water if you would like a bit more flavor. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Mary T. Moore

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup white sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 ½ cups cold water
1 pound cranberries
1 orange
1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 ½ cups diced apples

Steps:

  • Add the sugar to the gelatin. Stir in the boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water or the pineapples juice. Chill until gelatin is thick.
  • Finely grind the cranberries and the orange in food processor or run through the meat grinder.
  • Add the ground cranberry mixture, drained crushed pineapple, grapes and cubed apples to the thickened gelatin. Pour mixture into one 9 x 13 inch pan or a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

EGGNOG CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is either a fantastic dessert or salad. I serve it with roasted turkey at Thanksgiving or anytime. You can use sugar free jello, pudding mix and cool whip. My family can't tell the difference. Thank you Teresa ( a co-worker)

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1/2 cup chopped pecans, in my house this is optional
1/2 cup finely chopped celery, in my house this is optional
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 cups water
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan over nedium heat cook lemon gelatin mix, vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups water until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • Dissolve raspberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water.
  • Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Beat in cranberry sauce until foamy.
  • Fold in celery and nuts if desired at this time.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • Add nutmeg to cool whip.
  • Fold cool whip into lemon jello/pudding mix.
  • Pour 1/2 of lemon jello/pudding mix into a large mold.
  • Carefully spoon 1/2 raspberry mixture on top of lemon jello/pudding mix, Repeat layers.
  • Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.2, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Sodium 418.6, Carbohydrate 118.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 110.8, Protein 5.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved: The gelatin is what gives this salad its firm texture. If the gelatin is not completely dissolved, the salad will be lumpy and not hold its shape.
  • Chill the salad for at least 4 hours before serving: This will allow the salad to set and firm up. You can chill the salad for up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream: This will add a touch of sweetness and richness to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry eggnog gelatin salad is a classic holiday dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a perfect dish for busy hosts. The tartness of the cranberries and the creaminess of the eggnog make a delicious combination that is sure to be a hit.

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