Description
Cranberry Jello Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dessert that beautifully balances sweet and tart flavors. This delightful dish features layers of cherry Jell-O, crushed pineapple, and whole cranberry sauce, creating a stunning visual appeal. Topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and pecans, it’s the perfect addition to holiday gatherings or any festive occasion. Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this salad is sure to impress your guests while adding a splash of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3-ounce) pkgs cherry Jell-O
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve cherry Jell-O in boiling water until fully dissolved.
- Stir in crushed pineapple with juice and fold in whole cranberry sauce until combined.
- Mix in 3/4 cup of chopped pecans, reserving 1/4 cup for garnish.
- Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- For the topping, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in sour cream.
- Spread the topping over the set Jell-O salad and garnish with reserved pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg