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Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping is a festive and refreshing dessert featuring a colorful gelatin fruit layer combined with crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, apple, cranberry sauce, and walnuts, topped with a light and fluffy cream cheese whipped cream mixture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a sweet, tangy, and creamy treat.

Ingredients

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Jello Layer

  • 1 (6 oz) package raspberry jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • 1 (14 oz) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided (or pecans)

Cream Cheese Topping Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the jello base: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the raspberry jello powder in 1 cup boiling water by stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Then stir in ½ cup cold water.
  3. Add fruits and nuts: Mix in the crushed pineapple (with juice), drained mandarin oranges, diced apple, and whole cranberry sauce. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the chopped walnuts for garnish, and fold the remainder into the jello mixture.
  4. Chill the jello: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours until the jello has fully set.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese topping: Beat the heavy whipping cream until fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar to create sweetened whipped cream.
  6. Incorporate the cream cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft and light, then gently fold it into the sweetened whipped cream to form a smooth topping.
  7. Assemble and serve: Spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the set jello salad. Sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts on top. Refrigerate again if needed until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to allow enough chilling time for the jello to fully set before adding the topping.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred.
  • For easier spreading, ensure the topping mixture is soft but still holds shape.
  • This salad is best served chilled and can be prepared a day in advance.
  • Use fresh apples that will hold texture well when mixed in.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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