Description
Cranberry delight jello salad brings festive cheer to holiday tables with its delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors. Guests will savor this nostalgic midcentury classic that combines fruity gelatin, fresh cranberries, and a luscious cream cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) boiling water
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) cranberry or apple juice
- 2 3-oz packages (56 g) cherry jell-o
- 20 oz (567 g) crushed pineapple
- 15 oz (425 g) whole cranberry sauce
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
Instructions
- Gelatin Preparation: Dissolve Jell-O packets in boiling water, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Fruit Integration: Blend crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce into the liquid gelatin, ensuring even distribution and breaking down any dense clusters.
- Nut and Liquid Addition: Fold in chopped pecans and juice, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Setting Process: Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish and refrigerate for 2 hours until completely firm.
- Creamy Topping Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky, then gently incorporate powdered sugar and sour cream, mixing until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Final Assembly: Once gelatin is set, spread the creamy topping evenly across the surface and sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans for a delightful textural finish.
Notes
- Gelatin Setting Tip: Ensure precise 2-hour chilling time for perfect jelly consistency, avoiding over or under-setting.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently break down cranberry sauce clusters to create a smoother, more uniform mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Whip cream cheese at high speed until silky smooth, eliminating any potential lumps for a creamy topping.
- Pecan Placement: Sprinkle chopped pecans strategically for a delightful crunch and professional-looking presentation that elevates the entire dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg