Creamy Cranberry Salad

Creamy Cranberry Salad
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    405

Elevate your holiday table with this luscious cranberry salad! Layers of tart cranberries, juicy pineapple, crisp apple, and crunchy pecans are folded into a creamy, dreamy cloud of whipped cream and cream cheese. It's a delightful twist on a classic that's sure to impress.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    41 g
  • Cholesterol
    48 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    100 mg
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, dissolve the cherry gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.

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02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins While the gelatin cools, finely chop the cranberries in a food processor. Add sugar and continue processing until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

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03 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Pour the cranberry mixture into the cooled gelatin. Add the drained pineapple, chopped pecans, orange juice, and grated apple. Stir to combine everything thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the gelatin to set.

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04 Step

Recipe View 10 mins When ready to assemble the salad, whip the cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

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05 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a glass serving dish, layer half of the chilled cranberry mixture. Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the cranberry layer. Top with the remaining cranberry mixture.

For a festive touch, garnish with fresh cranberries and pecan halves before serving.
If you prefer a less sweet salad, reduce the amount of sugar slightly.
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the whipped cream mixture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, in place of pecans.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 135 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Destinee Waters

    The recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Jailyn Prohaska

    This salad was a hit at Thanksgiving! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the combination of sweet and tart flavors.

  • Chester Moore

    I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! I added a splash of Grand Marnier for an extra layer of flavor.

  • Magnolia Trantow

    I was a bit skeptical about the cherry gelatin at first, but it really complements the cranberries. This is a new family favorite!

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