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Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese and Fresh Cranberry Sauce

A fresh and grown-up take on the classic Southern dish, featuring homemade cranberry sauce and a cream cheese topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Immersion blender
  • Food Processor
  • Mixer
  • serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Juice and Gelatin

  • 1.75 cups cranberry juice
  • 3 oz raspberry Jello

Cranberry Sauce

  • 2 cups cranberry sauce whole berry

Cream Mixture

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz 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. Assemble the full dish the day before serving for best results.

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, cream cheese, Dessert, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Holiday Recipe, Southern Dish
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