Best 9 Cranberry Gelatin Squares Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet and tangy dessert that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than cranberry gelatin squares. This classic recipe combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of gelatin to create a delicious and refreshing treat that everyone will love. Whether you're making it for a holiday gathering, a potluck, or just a special occasion, cranberry gelatin squares are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JELL-O® CRANBERRY SQUARES



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Whip up a delicious holiday dessert with JELL-O® Cranberry Squares. In only 15 minutes, these cranberry squares will be ready to chill in the refrigerator.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Festive 2018

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (8 oz. each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1 can (14 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups (about 1/2 of 8-oz. tub) thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup; pour into small saucepan. Reserve drained fruit for later use.
  • Bring pineapple juice to boil. Add to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Add cranberry sauce and reserved pineapple; mix well.
  • Pour into 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until gelatin is set but not firm.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread over gelatin; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8233 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY GELATIN SQUARES



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This festive gelatin treat from Lucile Cline of Wichita, Kansas is full of cranberries, pineapple and pecans. It's a great recipe to serve on the holiday buffet table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup cold whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 ounces cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° . Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup. Set pineapple aside. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring pineapple juice mixture to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in cold water; transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until partially set. , In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and reserved pineapple; stir into gelatin mixture. Pour into a 9-in. square dish; cover and refrigerate until firm. , Place pecans and butter in a shallow baking pan. Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally; cool. , In a small bowl, whisk milk, cream and pudding mix 2 minutes. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mixture; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over gelatin. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FROSTED CRANBERRY SQUARES



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A lovely cranberry salad for the Thanksgiving table. The combination of cream cheese, toasted pecans and cranberry is delicious.

Provided by 2bizzy

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages lemon Jell-O gelatin
7 ounces ginger ale
1 lb jellied cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
  • Add water to syrup to make 1 cup. Heat liquid in a small saucepan until mixture is boiling. Dissolve gelatin in liquid and cool.
  • Pour liquid into a mixing bowl and gently stir in Ginger Ale; chill til partially set.
  • Meanwhile, mix pineapple and cranberry sauce. Fold into gelatin mixture.
  • Turn mixture into 9x9x2 dish. Chill until firm.
  • Fold cream cheese and whipping topping together until blended. Spread over firm gelatin.
  • Toast pecans in butter in a 350 oven for about 10 minutes. Cool and sprinkle over top of salad.
  • Chill. Cut into 9 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 223.1, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 46, Protein 5.1

CHERRY GELATIN SQUARES



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"I like to take advantage of gelatin mixes and pie fillings to make colorful salads that can be prepared the day before you need them," remarks Chris Rentmeister from Ripon, Wisconsin. "These fruity squares are great for everyday suppers yet special enough for company."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-1/4 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in pie filling and mix well. Slowly stir in soda (mixture will foam). , Pour into an 8-in. square dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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Real quick and easy to make! I got this recipe from an acquaintance at a boardgame night. The original recipe called for walnuts, but I think pecans are a more complementary flavor. These cranberry bars are delicious, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart. Don't count on leftovers - these moist squares get gobbled right up!

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, Softened
2 eggs, Beaten
2 cups raw cranberries, left whole
1 cup pecans, Chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
  • Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
  • Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
  • Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.

CRANBERRY SQUARES



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These squares are very yummy. Try different fruits or jams to change the flavour. Note, you may replace up to half of the flour with whole wheat flour.

Provided by DRYW

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 cups cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine until the lumps are no larger than peas. Stir in the egg just a little bit, but allow the mixture to stay somewhat crumbly.
  • Sprinkle half of the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Pack down into a solid crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the crust. Crumble the remaining mixture over the cranberry sauce.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Cool before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

CRANBERRY-LEMON SQUARES



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These tart squares use lemon and dried cranberries instead of fresh, so you can make them for dessert any time of year.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, (about 7 ounces, available at specialty-food stores)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, (about 3 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer cranberry mixture to bowl of a food processor; chop coarsely. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
  • In bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup flour. Add butter, beating on low speed until mixture forms pea-size pieces. Press batter into baking pan.
  • Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Beat eggs and granulated sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice; beat to combine. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour, and beat to combine; set lemon mixture aside.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Spread cranberry mixture over cooked crust. Pour lemon mixture over the cranberry mixture. Bake until set, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, 40 minutes. Chill 4 hours. To serve, cut into squares, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

FROSTY CRANBERRY SALAD SQUARES



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Enjoy this salad packed with cranberry sauce, cherries and pineapple - perfect side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1 bag (16 oz) frozen dark sweet cherries
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk, mayonnaise and lemon juice with electric mixer on low speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add cranberry sauce; beat on low speed until blended. Fold in cherries and pineapple. Spoon evenly into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with nuts. Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm.
  • To serve, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or until slightly softened. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 43 g

CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLIES



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These are my absolute favorite candy in the tin that my husband's aunt delivers each Christmas.

Provided by Kitty Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
3 (3 ounce) packages raspberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with vegetable oil.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, and raspberry Jell-O® mix in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix walnuts into candy.
  • Pour candy into prepared pan and let set at room temperature overnight. Cut candy into squares and roll squares in sugar. Place sugared candies onto waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.9 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • To make the gelatin squares ahead of time, assemble them and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a smaller dish and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • To make the gelatin squares even more festive, you can add a layer of whipped cream or cool whip on top before serving.
  • For a healthier version of the gelatin squares, you can use reduced-sugar cranberry juice or stevia instead of sugar.

Conclusion:

Cranberry gelatin squares are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them tart or sweet, with or without nuts, these gelatin squares are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give cranberry gelatin squares a try!

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