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Delight in the Best Cranberry Jello Salad with Creamy Topping

Cranberry Jello Salad 6 Ingredients Ultimate Delicious
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Cranberry Jello Salad is a classic holiday dish that graces many tables during the festive season. This vibrant and flavorful salad combines the tart sweetness of cranberries with the tropical notes of pineapple, all held together by the jiggly goodness of Jell-O. But the real star is the creamy, dreamy cream cheese topping that adds a decadent finishing touch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packages (3 ounce each) cherry Jell-O
  • 1 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 20 ounce crushed pineapple (do not drain the juice)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 3/4 cup cranberry or apple juice
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Dissolve the Jell-O: In a large bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.

2. Add the Fruit and Nuts: Stir in the crushed pineapple (with the juice), cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans, and the cranberry or apple juice. Mix everything together well.

3. Chill the Salad: Pour the Jello mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the salad is firm.

4. Make the Creamy Topping: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.

5. Add the Topping: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled Jello salad.

6. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the top of the cream cheese topping.

7. Serve: Cut the Cranberry Jello Salad into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

The key to perfecting this dish is to make sure the Jell-O is fully dissolved before adding the other ingredients, and to chill the salad for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow it to set up properly before topping and serving.

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Keywords: Cranberry, Jello, Salad, Holiday

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