Best 6 Holiday Cranberry Delight Recipes

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**Cranberry Delight: A Festive Treat for the Holidays**

With the holiday season fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about festive treats to share with family and friends. Cranberry delight is one such dish that is sure to impress your guests. This versatile dish can be served as a refreshing salad, a tangy side dish, or even as a sweet dessert. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet oranges, crunchy walnuts, and creamy marshmallows creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we present three variations of this classic recipe: a simple cranberry delight salad, a savory cranberry delight with roasted chicken, and a decadent cranberry delight parfait. Each variation offers a unique take on this holiday favorite, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



Fluffy Cranberry Delight image

This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday get-togethers. It can be served as a fruit salad along with the meal or as a light dessert. It's particularly pretty in a cut-glass bowl on a buffet. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until berries burst. Strain through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. , Stir in the gelatin, lemon juice and orange juice. Cool until mixture coats the back of a spoon. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY CELEBRATION SALAD: COPYCAT KROGERS RECIPE



Cranberry Celebration Salad: Copycat Krogers Recipe image

Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 6

15 oz. pineapple, crushed
1 can (15 oz) cranberry sauce with whole cranberries
½ cup cranberry juice
2 tabelspoon lemon juice
1 package (3 oz) raspberry (or cherry) JELL-O gelatin
½ cup walnuts, chopped medium fine

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple and reserve juice.
  • In a pot, blend pineapple juice, cranberry juice and lemon juice together. Bring to a boil and add Jell-O powder, stirring thoroughly!
  • Add the can of cranberry sauce and combine well
  • Transfer to a bowl and set in the fridge for approximately 1.5 hours or until the mixture begins to set.
  • Add walnuts and pineapple. Stir well.
  • Return to the fridge to set. The mixture will not set up as firm as regular gelatin does.
  • Before serving, give mixture a good stir.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH



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A wonderful compliment to the holiday dressing. I always make it several days before the big meal, so that the flavor is really full.

Provided by Reshableu

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes     Cranberry Relish Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large naval oranges, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large apples, cored and cut into chunks
1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup white sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place the oranges in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until chopped, 2 or 3 pulses. Remove and place the chopped oranges into a large bowl. Chop the apples in the food processor for 2 or 3 pulses, and place in the bowl. Chop the cranberries in the food processor for 2 or 3 pulses, and place in the bowl with the oranges and apples.
  • Stir the gelatin mix, sugar, and chopped pecans into the chopped fruit, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 28.9 mg, Sugar 46.8 g

CRANBERRY CHEESE HOLIDAY DIP



Cranberry Cheese Holiday Dip image

Good stuff. I like it without the cheese, but this is Wisconsin and I think it's actually against the law to not have a minimum of 3 cheese dishes at a party table.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup onion, minced
2 tablespoons horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temp

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, onion, horseradish, and salt in a saucepan.
  • Stir constantly and bring to a boil.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Place cream cheese on a platter. Spoon cranberry mixture over the top.
  • Serve with crackers. May be made up to 3 days ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 343.7, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 46.4, Protein 3.1

CRANBERRY DELIGHT SPREAD



Cranberry Delight Spread image

Make and share this Cranberry Delight Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest (zest of one orange)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, sugar, orange peel and cinnamon until fluffy.
  • Stir in cranberries and pecans.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 56.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.7

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



HOLIDAY CRANBERRY DELIGHT image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Chill

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lg package raspberry jello
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups mashed bananas (about 5)
1 pkg frozen strawberries
1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 can pineapple chunks
1 16 oz container of sour cream

Steps:

  • Open cans of cranberry sauce and pineapple chunks. Mash the bananas. Mix boiling water with jello, and stir well until dissolved. Add mashed bananas, pineapple chunks (and juice) and cranberry sauce to jello. Mix well, then add frozen strawberries. Pour 1/2 of mixture into a 9x9 or 9x13 glass baking pan. Put in refrigerator until firm. Then spread sour cream all over it, and pour the remaining mixture on top and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Tips:

  • Fresh cranberries: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they may be a bit softer.
  • Orange zest: Orange zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the dish. Use a microplane grater to zest the orange.
  • Sugar: The amount of sugar in the recipe can be adjusted to taste. For a sweeter dish, add more sugar. For a less sweet dish, use less sugar or a sugar substitute.
  • Cooking method: The cranberry delight can be cooked on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Both methods produce a delicious dish, but the slow cooker method is easier and requires less attention.
  • Serving suggestions: Cranberry delight can be served as a side dish, a dessert, or a snack. It can be served warm or cold, and it can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or nuts.

Conclusion:

Cranberry delight is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed during the holidays or any time of year. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright, tart flavor and festive appearance, cranberry delight is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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