Best 6 Cranberry Eggnog Gelatin Salad Recipes

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During the holiday season, food is the centerpiece of any celebration, and cranberry eggnog gelatin salad is a classic dish that adds a festive touch to any dinner table. This delectable dessert combines sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors, capturing the spirit of the holiday season. The vibrant red cranberries and the smooth eggnog custard create a visually stunning dish that will impress your guests. Served chilled, this salad offers a refreshing and light ending to a hearty holiday meal.

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EGGNOG AND CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is a perfect recipe for the holidays. It gives a delicious and beautiful combination of holiday favorites - cranberries and eggnog.

Provided by Sylvia Brunson

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O®
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped topping mix
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine vanilla pudding mix, lemon gelatin, and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice. Chill until partially set.
  • Dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Blend in cranberry sauce, and add pecans. Chill until partially set.
  • Prepare whipped topping according to package directions. Fold in nutmeg. Fold whipped topping into vanilla pudding mixture. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch glass dish. Chill until firm.
  • Pour cranberry mixture over pudding mixture. Chill for 6 hours before serving to appreciative family and friends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 256.3 mg, Sugar 45.5 g

CRANBERRY EGGNOG SALAD



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For a bright salad with a vintage holiday feel, we stack a layer of raspberry gelatin and cranberry sauce over a yummy pineapple-eggnog base. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry or raspberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups eggnog
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add boiling water to cranberry gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. Refrigerate 40-50 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place cranberry sauce in a small bowl; stir to break up. Fold into gelatin mixture. Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate 15-20 minutes longer or until set but not firm., Meanwhile, drain crushed pineapple well, reserving juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over pineapple juice; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in eggnog and lime juice. Refrigerate 12-15 minutes or until slightly thickened., Fold pineapple into eggnog mixture. Carefully pour over gelatin in mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY-EGGNOG GELATIN SALAD



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Refreshing and bursting with flavor, this festive jello salad is a great choice for a holiday potluck or make ahead Thanksgiving side. The sweet pineapple-eggnog layer contrasts nicely with the cool and tangy gelatin on top. Since it has to chill overnight, it's a good pick for those dishes you want to prepare a day ahead. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 medium navel orange, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups eggnog
3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water, then cranberry sauce, orange and orange zest. Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan or 12-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm, about 40 minutes., Meanwhile, drain pineapple; pour juice into a saucepan. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over juice and let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large bowl, combine eggnog and lime juice. Gradually stir in gelatin mixture. Chill until soft-set. Fold in pineapple. Spoon over raspberry layer. Refrigerate overnight. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD I



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I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular dish we had!

Provided by LDSPEAKE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (0.3 ounce) packages sugar-free cherry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix in cranberry sauce and pineapple.
  • Transfer to glass serving dishes. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

EGGNOG CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is either a fantastic dessert or salad. I serve it with roasted turkey at Thanksgiving or anytime. You can use sugar free jello, pudding mix and cool whip. My family can't tell the difference. Thank you Teresa ( a co-worker)

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package cook and serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1/2 cup chopped pecans, in my house this is optional
1/2 cup finely chopped celery, in my house this is optional
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 cups water
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan over nedium heat cook lemon gelatin mix, vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups water until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • Dissolve raspberry gelatin mix in 1 cup boiling water.
  • Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Beat in cranberry sauce until foamy.
  • Fold in celery and nuts if desired at this time.
  • Chill until partially set.
  • Add nutmeg to cool whip.
  • Fold cool whip into lemon jello/pudding mix.
  • Pour 1/2 of lemon jello/pudding mix into a large mold.
  • Carefully spoon 1/2 raspberry mixture on top of lemon jello/pudding mix, Repeat layers.
  • Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.2, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Sodium 418.6, Carbohydrate 118.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 110.8, Protein 5.7

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Gelatin Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Gelatin

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (16 1/2 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
10 1/2 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
1 (6 ounce) package cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce.
  • Cut the cherries into pieces and add them to the melted sauce.
  • Stir in the pineapple with its juice.
  • Remove mixture from heat.
  • In a medium bowl pour the boiling water over the gelatin and stir until all the gelatin has dissolved.
  • Add the gelatin mixture to the cranberry mixture and stir.
  • Stir in the optional nuts.
  • Pour into a 9x13 inch pan and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 36, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 21.9, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or canned cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or canned cranberries, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Soak the gelatin in cold water: Soaking the gelatin in cold water before adding it to the hot liquid will help prevent it from clumping.
  • Use a blender or food processor to puree the cranberries: This will help create a smooth and creamy texture for the salad.
  • Chill the salad for at least 4 hours before serving: This will allow the gelatin to set and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts: This will add a touch of sweetness and crunch to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Eggnog Gelatin Salad is a delicious and festive holiday dessert. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet or tart, creamy or tangy, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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