When it comes to holiday desserts, cranberry delight stands out as a true crowd-pleaser. This classic treat combines the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberries with the richness of cream cheese and the crunch of a graham cracker crust, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a festive dessert to serve at your next holiday gathering or simply a sweet treat to enjoy on a cold winter day, cranberry delight is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT
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
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
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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HOLIDAY CRANBERRY DELIGHT
This holiday salad stars cranberries in a tart ruby topping that sits on a snow-white cream cheese layer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine crumbs and butter; press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Chill. , In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and marmalade; refrigerate until completely cool., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a bowl; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust. Top with cranberry mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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CRANBERRY DELIGHT
Our family is not a fan of fresh cranberry relish and the canned cranberry jelly is just blah! This is what we serve at Thanksgiving instead.
Provided by Marianne Gleason
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Prepare Jello using only half of the water the package calls for.
- 2. Add all other ingredients, including juices.
- 3. Chill until set.
APPLE CRANBERRY DELIGHT
"My husband and I went to a cranberry festival, and I came home with 5 pounds of the berries! Luckily they freeze well and taste great in this simple dish that I use in place of fruit." Beverly Koester - Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries and 1 cup apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the berries pop. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in apples and remaining apple juice., Pour into a 4-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY DELIGHT
Categories Citrus
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cranberry and sugar and let sit 2 hours stirring occasionally. Make jello using 1/2 amount of water. When jello is partially set add to cranberries. Stir in grapes and nuts. Whip cream and fold in. Chill
CITRUS CRANBERRY DELIGHT
This is another nice summer drink. Good with alcohol also good without, all my drinks can be made with or without alcohol...it's always your choice.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Cocktails
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. 1. Chill a tall glass in the freezer until ready to use.
- 2. 2. Place ice cubes into chilled glass.
- 3. 3. Pour in Grand Marnier, vodka, cranberry juice, cranberry ginger ale and lime juice.
- 4. 4. Stir to blend well.
- 5. 5. Garnish with lemon and orange slices and Enjoy!
CRANBERRY CREAM DELIGHT
From Uvalde, Texas, Judy Heiser shares this fun alternative to ice cream or sorbet for dessert. Chock-full of walnuts, cranberries and pineapple, the frozen fluff also can be served on lettuce leaves as a refreshing side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until smooth. Stir in cranberry sauce and pineapple. Fold in whipped topping and nuts. , Pour into a freezer-proof serving bowl. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY DELIGHT
This recipe was always a favorite at Thanksgiving in my house when growing up. I always looked forward to this dish at our Thanksgiving dinners. I found when I grew up and had my own home that this dish goes well with chicken entrees also. It takes a little time to prepare, but the end result is always worth it!! Enjoy!
Provided by Karen Carr
Categories Gelatin Salads
Time 4h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix sugar, jello, and hot water. Add cranberries.
- 2. Cool in refridgerator until it begins to thicken slightly. (I put mine in the freezer to speed up the cooling and thickening process) You will need to stir frequently to help it thicken through out.
- 3. After it has thickened and is still stirable, add your fruit and nuts. This will distribute the fruit and nuts through out the dish and keeps it from settling to the bottom. Be sure and DRAIN the pineapple or your jello will not firm up enough!
- 4. Put into your favorite mold and chill until firm. I usually do mine the day before or the night before the meal I want to serve it at. This assures me it will be ready when your meal is ready.
- 5. I have also made a topping for it at times, using whipped cream-(sm. container), Miracle Whip (1/2 cup), and little bit of lemon juice(2 to 3 teaspoons). It adds a little more zing to the dish. I always put the topping in a separate dish so everyone can put it on their own serving, if they like.
CRANBERRY CREAM DELIGHT
This is a side dish requested every year by my family to serve with the turkey for Thanksgiving.Even if we go to a friend's or family's house, I have to make it.
Provided by ALEKSANDRA B.
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients.Pour to one glass or your favorite dish.Put to the freezer.
- 2. To take the cranberry cream out of the prep dish, put the bottom of the dish into hot water for a few seconds. So the cream can come out easily.
CRANBERRY DELIGHT JELLO
This will keep ALL GUESTS, or anyone who trys it WONDERING "WHAT" MAKES IT SOOOOOO Delicious. This Jello salad is colorful and the flavor is extra Yummy. Great with Thanksgiving or a summer picnic.
Provided by Debra Hughes
Categories Fruit Sides
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Using a large Pyrex baking dish 11x13 inch smash bananas, add can of Ocean spray Whole/ jellied cranberries , crushed pineapple and nuts
- 2. Boil 4 cups of water in large measuring cup or bowl ( Microwave is fine ) when water has boiled and is VERY hot... add boxes of Jello, stir till disolved.
- 3. Once Jello has disolved set aside until cooled ( no longer boiling HOT ) When cool enough, pour over all other ingredients and stir until mixed.
- 4. Set in refrigerator until set.
- 5. On a large plate, smash Philly Cheese brick and slowly add Cool Whip . MIX until smooth and creamy.
- 6. Once Jello has set, Ice the Jello with Cheese/Cool Whip and put back in refrigerator until ready to serve. ** This is BEST the next day , due to all flavors mixing... Just a killer diller way to serve up Jello !!
FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 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. Add 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 whip until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997
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Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than frozen or dried cranberries.
- Cook the cranberries with sugar and water until they burst. This will release their pectin and create a thick, syrupy sauce.
- Add some orange zest or juice to the cranberry sauce. This will brighten up the flavor and make it more complex.
- Serve the cranberry sauce warm or cold. It's delicious either way!
- Store the cranberry sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can also be served with chicken, pork, or fish. It's also a great addition to breakfast oatmeal or yogurt. With its bright, tart flavor and beautiful red color, cranberry sauce is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, reach for a jar of cranberry sauce. You won't be disappointed!
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