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~ cranberry holiday salad ~

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This is a delicious salad, that's been in my family for as long as I can remember. We just love it...the topping is scrumptious! I would make this jello salad year round, if the cranberries were available. It's equally great for Christmas as well, and make a beautiful presentation! I just love it! Try it for your holidays, I bet your family will love it! Enjoy!

(4 ratings)
yield 12 - 16
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ~ cranberry holiday salad ~

  • 1 bag
    fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 - 3 oz
    box - orange jello
  • 1 - 3 oz
    box- cherry jello
  • 1 - 20 oz
    crushed pineapple - drained well
  • chopped
    pecans or walnuts ~ optional - i didn't use this time.
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 - 7 oz
    marshmallow cream
  • 1 c
    whipping cream, whipped

How To Make ~ cranberry holiday salad ~

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, add the water and cranberries, cook until cranberries are tender and are starting to pop.
  • 2
    Add the jello & sugar, stir well to combine ** Note: As long as you use 6 ounces of jello, you can use all cherry or all orange. I like to combine the two. Sometimes use all cherry. Cool.
  • 3
    Once cranberry mixture is cool, fold in the pineapple and nuts if using.
  • 4
    Pour evenly into a 9 x 13 dish. Refrigerate until set.
  • 5
    Once jello is set, in a medium mixing bowl whip the whipping cream until peaks form.
  • 6
    In another medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and marshmallow cream together, until smooth. Now, mix in the whipped cream and spread over the top of jello.
  • 7
    This can be served as a salad with your meal on a bed of lettuce or can be served as an after dinner dessert.
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