Creamy Cranberry Jell-O® Salad

Gluten Free
Creamy Cranberry Jell-O® Salad
310 min.
12
261kcal

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Get ready to wow your family and friends with this show-stopping Creamy Cranberry Jell-O® Salad! This isn't your grandma's gelatin mold (though we bet she'd love it too!). It's a delightfully festive, gluten-free side dish that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries and pineapple with the creamy smoothness of cream cheese and whipped topping.

Imagine this: a shimmering, ruby-red spectacle gracing your holiday table. Every spoonful bursts with a playful mix of textures – the soft wobble of the gelatin, the juicy pop of cranberries, the crisp bite of apple, and the satisfying crunch of walnuts. The raspberry-flavored gelatin perfectly complements the tartness of the cranberry sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate.

While the total time might seem a bit lengthy, much of it is hands-off chilling time, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your meal. This recipe is surprisingly easy to put together, requiring minimal cooking skills but delivering maximum impact. Prepare it ahead of time and let the flavors meld and deepen as it chills. The result? A stunning and irresistibly delicious side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that will have everyone coming back for seconds. It's guaranteed to be a conversation starter!

This Creamy Cranberry Jell-O® Salad is more than just a recipe; it's a tradition in the making. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy, and a surefire way to add a touch of elegance and fun to any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, prepare to be amazed, and let's create a Cranberry Jell-O® masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • ounce pineapple crushed drained canned
  • ounce cream cheese at room temperature
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • ounce raspberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
  •  baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when peeled finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1.5 cups water or as needed
  • cup non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed cool whip® (such as )
  • 16 ounce berry cranberry sauce whole drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • hand mixer
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Pour juice from crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce in a measuring cup and add enough water to equal 2 cups of liquid; bring to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and dissolve raspberry gelatin in the liquid.
  3. Pour gelatin into a bowl and refrigerate until partly set, about 45 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese with mayonnaise in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually beat partially set gelatin into cream cheese mixture. Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into the mixture. Stir crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, apple, and walnuts into gelatin mixture.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
  6. Serve frosted with 1/2 cup whipped topping, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein5.45%
Fat40.97%
Carbs53.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.75
Glycemic Load
0.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6513043446871%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.41mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
1.02mg
Quercetin
1.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.23kcal
13.06%
Fat:12.35g
19%
Saturated Fat:5.1g
31.9%
Carbohydrates:36.33g
12.11%
Net Carbohydrates:34.98g
12.72%
Sugar:30.81g
34.24%
Cholesterol:20.19mg
6.73%
Sodium:148.52mg
6.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.69g
7.39%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.91%
Copper:0.14mg
6.88%
Phosphorus:66.69mg
6.67%
Vitamin A:294.45IU
5.89%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Vitamin K:5.53µg
5.26%
Selenium:3.24µg
4.63%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.62%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.58%
Magnesium:14.79mg
3.7%
Vitamin C:2.92mg
3.53%
Calcium:34.11mg
3.41%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.36%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.2%
Potassium:104.47mg
2.98%
Iron:0.42mg
2.32%
Folate:8.99µg
2.25%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.97%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes