Best 9 Cranberry Gelatin Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of cranberries and gelatin with our exquisite Cranberry Gelatin Squares. These vibrant and refreshing treats are a perfect blend of tangy cranberries and the smooth, jiggly texture of gelatin. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dessert that is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Our recipe collection features a variety of Cranberry Gelatin Square variations, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Cranberry Gelatin Squares made with fresh or frozen cranberries, to the elegant Cranberry Orange Gelatin Squares infused with citrusy goodness, and the indulgent Cranberry Cheesecake Gelatin Squares that combine the creaminess of cheesecake with the vibrant flavors of cranberries. Whether you prefer a classic dessert or something a little more elaborate, our Cranberry Gelatin Square recipes have something for everyone.

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

JELLIED CRANBERRY NUT CANDIES



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Even before they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers, folks are asking for more of this blue-ribbon candy. It took first place at the county fair, and everyone's sweet on these pretty squares.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, 1 cup sugar and lemon and orange gelatin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut into 1-in. squares. Roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container. Best when stored at least three days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LAYERED CRANBERRY DESSERT



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On occasion, I like to "fancy up" one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and a layer of cream cheese filling. Mandarin oranges add color and pair well with the cranberry gelatin. -Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and cold water until blended. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate until set., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread filling over crust. , Fold oranges into gelatin mixture; spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; dollop with remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 22g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



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Tangy and fruity, this festive gelatin mold is not only easy to prepare but pretty, too. Once they've tried it, your family will request it again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and lemon juice until blended. Chill until partially set. , Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

JELL-O® CRANBERRY SQUARES



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Whip up a delicious holiday dessert with JELL-O® Cranberry Squares. In only 15 minutes, these cranberry squares will be ready to chill in the refrigerator.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Festive 2018

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (8 oz. each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups (about 1/2 of 8-oz. tub) thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup; pour into small saucepan. Reserve drained fruit for later use.
  • Bring pineapple juice to boil. Add to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Add cranberry sauce and reserved pineapple; mix well.
  • Pour into 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until gelatin is set but not firm.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread over gelatin; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8233 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

FESTIVE CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 (27 oz.) jar None Such® Ready to Use Mincemeat
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT flour, oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar and butter in large bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • BAKE 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth; beat in eggs. Spread over partially baked crust: top with mincemeat.
  • COMBINE remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch in small bowl; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon over mincemeat. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
  • BAKE 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into squares.

NAN'S CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Nans Cranberry Sauce is a staple on Ree's Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Three 3-ounce packets cranberry flavored gelatin
Two 14-ounce cans whole cranberry sauce
One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 orange

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup cold water, the cranberry sauce and pineapple. Mix well, ensuring you break apart any large chunks of the cranberry sauce. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch pan. Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the milk and mix until completely combined. The frosting should be thick but still pourable. Carefully spread the cream cheese frosting in a thin layer over the cranberry sauce. Zest the orange directly over the frosting. Serve up in individual squares.

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.

Provided by DRYW

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
  • Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLIES



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These are my absolute favorite candy in the tin that my husband's aunt delivers each Christmas.

Provided by Kitty Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
3 (3 ounce) packages raspberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with vegetable oil.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, and raspberry Jell-O® mix in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix walnuts into candy.
  • Pour candy into prepared pan and let set at room temperature overnight. Cut candy into squares and roll squares in sugar. Place sugared candies onto waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

FROSTED CRANBERRY SQUARES



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A lovely cranberry salad for the Thanksgiving table. The combination of cream cheese, toasted pecans and cranberry is delicious.

Provided by 2bizzy

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages lemon Jell-O gelatin
7 ounces ginger ale
1 lb jellied cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
  • Add water to syrup to make 1 cup. Heat liquid in a small saucepan until mixture is boiling. Dissolve gelatin in liquid and cool.
  • Pour liquid into a mixing bowl and gently stir in Ginger Ale; chill til partially set.
  • Meanwhile, mix pineapple and cranberry sauce. Fold into gelatin mixture.
  • Turn mixture into 9x9x2 dish. Chill until firm.
  • Fold cream cheese and whipping topping together until blended. Spread over firm gelatin.
  • Toast pecans in butter in a 350 oven for about 10 minutes. Cool and sprinkle over top of salad.
  • Chill. Cut into 9 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 223.1, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 46, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries. Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries can be used as well. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Overcooked cranberries will lose their color and flavor. Cook them just until they are softened and have burst.
  • Use a good quality gelatin. Gelatin is what gives the cranberry squares their firm texture. Be sure to use a brand that you trust.
  • Let the cranberry squares chill completely before serving. This will help them to set properly.
  • Garnish the cranberry squares with fresh cranberries or whipped cream. This will add a festive touch to your dessert.

Conclusion:

Cranberry gelatin squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh or frozen cranberries, gelatin, sugar, and water. The cranberry squares are then chilled until they are firm. They can be garnished with fresh cranberries or whipped cream. Cranberry gelatin squares are a great way to enjoy the taste of cranberries during the holiday season. They are also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.

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