Best 9 Creamy Cranberry Jell O Salad Recipes

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**Creamy Cranberry Jell-O Salad: A Refreshing and Festive Side Dish for Your Holiday Table**

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about festive and delicious dishes to serve your family and friends. This creamy cranberry Jell-O salad is a classic holiday side dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a creamy Jell-O mixture, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

This article provides two variations of the classic creamy cranberry Jell-O salad recipe. The first recipe is a traditional version made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and a creamy Jell-O mixture. The second recipe is a no-cook version that uses frozen cranberries and a pre-made Jell-O pudding mix. Both recipes are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them ideal for busy holiday cooks.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a cranberry Jell-O mold, which is a fun and festive way to serve this classic salad. The cranberry Jell-O mold is made by layering cranberry juice, orange juice, and a creamy Jell-O mixture in a mold and then refrigerating until firm. Once the mold is firm, it is unmolded and served.

Whether you are looking for a traditional creamy cranberry Jell-O salad, a no-cook version, or a festive cranberry Jell-O mold, this article has you covered. With its bright and festive colors and its sweet and tangy flavor, this classic holiday side dish is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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Great alternative to the typical cranberry salad served at Thanksgiving. This is a recipe that I have been making for so long that it is permanently imbedded in my memory. Very easy and delicious too.

Provided by KLS1973

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 (3 ounce) packages black cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ¾ cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream

Steps:

  • Mash jellied cranberry sauce in a 3-quart bowl. Stir gelatin mix thoroughly into cranberry sauce. Pour boiling water into mixture and stir until gelatin has dissolved completely, about 3 minutes.
  • Chill in refrigerator until softly set, 2 to 3 hours. Gently fold sour cream into gelatin mixture, leaving marbled streaks of sour cream and gelatin mix. Return to refrigerator until firmly set, 4 hours to overnight. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream and walnuts into cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Not your average cranberry salad. Many fruit flavors are included, which give a zing to it.

Provided by KARATWORK

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package red Jell-O® mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup orange juice
1 apple with peel, grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Process cranberries in blender or food processor; pour sugar over cranberries and stir to dissolve.
  • Bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil; stir in gelatin and let cool. Stir cooled gelatin into cranberries, and add pineapple, orange juice, apple and pecans. Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Whip cream and beat in cream cheese.
  • In a glass serving dish, layer half of the cranberry mixture, then the whipped cream mixture, then the remaining cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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This is my most requested recipe! It's a wonderful accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.

Provided by Alley

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
2 oranges, peeled and chopped
1 cup diced apple
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Dissolve cherry gelatin mix in boiling water in a bowl; stir cranberry sauce and oranges into gelatin. Refrigerate until mixture is thickened to the consistency of egg whites, about 45 minutes. Mix apple and walnuts into gelatin, transfer to a serving dish or mold, and chill until firm, about 2 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 18 g

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 SALAD WITH JELL-O®



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Holiday cranberry salad made with real cranberries could be your next family favorite! Best served cool and stores well in a plastic container.

Provided by fthursday

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups crushed pineapple
2 cups diced pears
1 cup pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until berries are splitting open and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While cranberries cook, pour cherry-flavored gelatin mix into a casserole dish.
  • Pour cooked cranberry mixture over gelatin in the casserole dish and stir to dissolve and mix evenly. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is set, about 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple, pears, and pecans. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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I originally found this recipe in an OLD, OLD e-mail, so thought I'd post it here now.

Provided by Valry1980

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 cup pecans
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
  • Mix pineapple, gelatin, sugar, boiling water, and cold water together in a separate bowl until gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

CREAMY CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLO SALAD



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This is Mom's recipe, made wtih sour cream. It is a delight for the holidays. It can be served as a side dish, fruit dish, or dessert. Cooking time includes an estimated refrigeration time to set.

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h5m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry Jell-O gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 (14 ounce) can smooth jellied cranberry sauce
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently beat all ingredients with electric mixer, until smooth.
  • Pour into serving bowl and refrigerate several hours, until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 145.1, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 37.2, Protein 3.6

CREAMY CRANBERRY GELATIN



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Looking for a tasty take-along for holiday potlucks? Consider this colorful contribution from Collette Burch of Edinburg, Texas. The sweet-tart salad can be started the day before your event.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cranberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry mixture and gelatin. Cook and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool. Fold in the yogurt and whipped topping. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can use any type of Jell-O you like for this recipe. However, cherry, orange, or raspberry Jell-O will give you the best flavor.
  • Be sure to let the Jell-O salad set for at least 4 hours before serving. This will give it time to firm up.
  • You can garnish the Jell-O salad with whipped cream, fresh berries, or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Creamy Cranberry Jell-O Salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a dessert to bring to a potluck or party, give this recipe a try.

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