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cranberry salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Christine Parks
Jonesboro, GA

I aquired this little gem from southernfood.about.com The past two years this is has been a must for my Christmas parties and potlucks. My 4 year old loves this so much she got upset when I took it to a church party and she didn't get to have any.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For cranberry salad

  • 1 pkg
    6 oz cherry flavored gelatin
  • 2 c
    hot water
  • 1 lb
    can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 lb
    can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese
  • 2 c
    whipped cream or whipped topping
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans (if desired)

How To Make cranberry salad

  • 1
    Disolve gelatin in water. Add cranberry sauces and lemon juice. Pour into a lightly oiled cake pan. Chill till firm.
  • 2
    Blend together softened cream cheese, whipped cream and nuts. Spread on top of gelatin. Refrigerate overnight or for several hours before serving.
  • 3
    Use colorful sugar sprinkles to dress up for holidays.

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