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Frosted Cranberry Jello Salad

All Archives, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving    ·    December 6, 2020

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From the fluffy whip cream layer, to the cranberry layer and everything in between, this Frosted Cranberry Jello Salad will become a new family favorite and tradition for the holidays!

Cranberry Jello Salad

Cranberry Jello Salad

When anyone in my family talks about food for the holidays, there is one dish that is a MUST HAVE.  It is not considered Thanksgiving if we don’t have Frosted Cranberry Squares on the table.   My mom has been making it for years and years and all of us look forward to it every year.

I started making it to bring when we spend the holidays with Josh’s side of the family too.  I think I converted them but even if none of them ate it, I’d be happy to have the whole pan to myself.

I’m not sure if it’s the whipped topping and cream cheese, the nuts or the bottom layer but something about all of these flavors just remind me of the holidays.  I drool just thinking about it.

Full pan of cranberry jello salad

You can definitely make it without nuts if you’d prefer not to or have an allergy in your family.  I have a sister-in-law who is allergic to nuts so if I bring it for that side, I make it with 1/2 nuts on one side and no nuts on the other.  I prefer it with nuts because I like the crunch and I am a fan of nuts in my food but know that some people can’t stand them.

Jello salad cranberry

While this recipe won’t last for days on end, we all fight over any leftovers the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Usually there isn’t a lot that everyone hasn’t eaten anyway, but I totally look forward to it if there is any left.

Frosted Cranberry Jello Salad recipe

It’s also the last thing I leave on my plate to eat for my meal.  Because I leave my favorites for last always.  What about you?  Do you eat your favorites first or last?  Or throw caution to the wind and enjoy a little of everything throughout your meal?  Decisions, decisions.

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If you love this easy Cranberry Jello Salad recipe, you’re going to love these other Christmas recipes. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!

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How to make Cranberry Jello Salad

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Frosted Cranberry Salad

Frosted Cranberry Salad is a MUST for our Thanksgiving table - it’s my absolute favorite holiday dish!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Chill Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 25 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frosted Cranberry Salad
Servings: 9
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 13 oz crushed pineapple
  • 6 oz lemon jello (2 3-oz boxes)
  • 1 c ginger ale
  • 1 lb jellied cranberry sauce
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ c chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
  • Add water to make syrup 1 cup.
  • Heat syrup/water in a small pan to boil.
  • Dissolve jello in liquid and cool.
  • Pour liquid into mixing bowl and gently stir in ginger ale. If you pour too fast or before the liquid is cool, it will fizz and bubble.
  • Chill in the fridge until partially set.
  • Meanwhile combine pineapple and cranberry sauce together until mixed well.
  • Fold into jello mix and transfer to 9x9 dish. Chill in fridge until set.
  • Fold softened cream cheese into whipped topping.
  • Spread over firm jello.
  • Toast pecans in butter in the oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes (make sure not to burn).
  • Cool and sprinkle over the top of the whipped topping layer.
  • Chill until time to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Comments

  1. Avatar for MiqueHilary says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:40 am

    The recipe said to put it in a 9×9 pan but the picture looks like a 9×13. Which one is best to use?

    • Avatar for MiqueChandele says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      I was noticing that and wondering too! Maybe it’s doubled for the 9×13?

  2. Avatar for Mique[email protected] says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Looks amazing! Pinned!

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  1. Christmas Desserts says:
    December 10, 2014 at 3:58 am

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