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Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce

This Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce is a delightful, layered dessert perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Bowl
  • blender
  • Mixer
  • serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Jello Mixture

  • 1 ¾ cup cranberry juice
  • 1 package raspberry Jello 3 oz
  • 2 cups cranberry sauce whole berry

Whipped Cream Mixture

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat the cranberry juice to boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove and add the Jello, stirring until dissolved.
  • Add homemade cranberry sauce or a 16 oz can of whole berry cranberry sauce to a bowl and use an immersion blender or food processor to mix until it is smooth. Stir the cranberry sauce into the Jello mixture and refrigerate for about 4 hours until it has thickened but is not completely set.
  • Beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth, about 1 minute, then add heavy cream and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Add half of the jello mixture to the serving bowl and cover with half of the whipped cream mixture. Spoon the remaining Jello mixture over the top and cover with remaining whipped cream mixture. Take a knife and swirl it through the mixture to create a marbleized look. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Refrigerate the salad covered for up to 3 days. Freezing isn’t ideal because both gelatin and whipped cream can weep once thawed. For make-ahead prep, assemble the full dish the day before serving so the layers firm up properly. If serving at a gathering, keep it chilled until just before serving for the cleanest slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 526IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Cranberry Jello Salad, cranberry sauce, Cream Cheese Salad, Holiday Dessert, Layered Salad, Thanksgiving salad
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