Description
Looking for a festive and easy dessert to make for your holiday celebrations? This Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping is a showstopper! Bursting with the tart and sweet flavors of cranberries, complemented by a rich and creamy topping, this salad is a refreshing addition to your dinner table. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering, this dessert is simple to prepare, yet so impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cranberry Jello:
- 1 package cranberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can whole cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- For the Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Jello: Start by dissolving the cranberry jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the jello is fully dissolved. Then, mix in the can of whole cranberry sauce and chopped pecans. Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch dish or a glass bowl, and refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until set.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Topping: While the jello is setting, prepare the cream cheese topping. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: Once the jello has set, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cranberry jello. Garnish with additional chopped pecans if desired. Place the salad back in the refrigerator for another hour to chill before serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: This salad is best made a day in advance to allow enough time for the jello to set and the flavors to meld.
- Cranberry Jello Substitutions: You can use cherry or raspberry jello for a different twist.
- Garnish: For an extra touch of elegance, you can top with whipped cream or fresh cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Jello Salad, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Dessert, Thanksgiving Side, Cream Cheese Topping, Festive Dessert