Best 5 Cranberry Delight Jello Recipes

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Cranberry delight jello is a classic holiday dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. This refreshing and flavorful treat is made with fresh cranberries, cream cheese, and whipped topping, and has a beautiful red and white appearance. It's the perfect way to end a festive meal, and it's also a great make-ahead dish. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cranberry delight jello recipe, you've come to the right place.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY DELIGHT



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This is a special salad that your family and friends will be tickled pink when presented with it.-Edna Olson, Rancho Murieta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
1 cup water
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple juice and water in a 2-qt. saucepan; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; add gelatin and stir until it dissolves. Stir in cranberry sauce, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg. Chill until mixture thickens slightly. Add sour cream; stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in pineapple and pecans. Pour into an 8-cup mold; chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

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FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT



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This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday get-togethers. It can be served as a fruit salad along with the meal or as a light dessert. It's particularly pretty in a cut-glass bowl on a buffet. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cranberries
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until berries burst. Strain through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. , Stir in the gelatin, lemon juice and orange juice. Cool until mixture coats the back of a spoon. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY DELIGHT JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Delight Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim61589

Categories     Christmas

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 (16 ounce) can canned whole cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup; add water to syrup to make 2 1/2 cups. Place 1 1/4 cups of syrup mixture in saucepan and bring to a boil. dissolve 1 package of jello in boiling syrup mixture. Add 1/2 drained pineapple and 1/2 cranberry sauce. Mix well and pour into a 9 x 13 dish. Chill until firm.
  • Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in evaporated milk and vanilla. Soften unflavored gelatin in the cold water and heat to dissolve. Blend gelatin into cheese mixture, pour over firm Jello layer. Chill until firm.
  • Boil remaining 1 1/4 cup syrup mixture, dissolve remaining package of jello, add remaining crushed pineapple and cranberry sauce. Chill until room temperature. Pour very gently over cheese layer and chill until firm. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 234.9, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 48.4, Protein 6.9

CRANBERRY JELLO DELIGHT



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This has been handed down 3 or 4 generations of a friend of mine. So glad she shared with me. Hope you enjoy also. Time does not include time for jello to set.

Provided by Zipadedoda

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin (may also use cherry)
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
8 ounces cream cheese
10 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Stir jello with boiling water til dissolved.
  • Add cranberry sauce& stir well.
  • Add crushed pineapple with juice.
  • Pour into 9 X 14 dish.
  • Put in fridge til set.
  • Mix cream cheese & cool whip together.
  • Spread on well set jello mixture.
  • Sprinkle ½ cup walnuts or pecans on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 172.8, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 45.2, Protein 3.4

CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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I originally found this recipe in an OLD, OLD e-mail, so thought I'd post it here now.

Provided by Valry1980

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1 cup pecans
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
  • Mix pineapple, gelatin, sugar, boiling water, and cold water together in a separate bowl until gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Cook the cranberries until they burst: This will help release their pectin and create a thick, jelly-like consistency.
  • Add sugar gradually: Add the sugar a little at a time, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches the desired sweetness.
  • Don't overcook the cranberry mixture: Overcooking can cause the cranberries to lose their color and flavor.
  • Chill the cranberry mixture thoroughly before adding the whipped topping: This will help prevent the whipped topping from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings: In addition to whipped topping, you can also top the cranberry delight with chopped nuts, grated chocolate, or fresh mint.

Conclusion:

Cranberry delight is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright red color and tangy flavor, cranberry delight is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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