Best 11 Flavorful Cranberry Gelatin Mold Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, the flavorful cranberry gelatin mold stands as a testament to the culinary artistry of combining sweet and tart. This classic dish, often gracing holiday tables and special occasions, offers a vibrant visual appeal and a burst of tangy-sweetness that tantalizes taste buds. Whether you seek a festive centerpiece for your next gathering or simply crave a refreshing treat, this guide will lead you through the culinary journey of creating a perfect cranberry gelatin mold. From selecting the ripest cranberries to mastering the art of achieving the perfect consistency, you'll discover the secrets to crafting a dish that will delight your senses and leave you craving more.

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CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



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This is a great substitute for plain cranberries at holiday dinners. It can be made low-fat by omitting the walnuts and using low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Greening

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package cranberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare cranberry gelatin according to directions. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish. Stir in cranberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Prepare lime gelatin according to directions. Allow to cool slightly, and then blend in cream cheese. Mix in pineapple. Slowly layer over cranberry gelatin. Allow to set for at least 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, spread on whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 180.4 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



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Tangy and fruity, this festive gelatin mold is not only easy to prepare but pretty, too. Once they've tried it, your family will request it again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and lemon juice until blended. Chill until partially set. , Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY JELLY IN A MOLD



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
2 1/4 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the cranberries, 2 cups cranberry juice, and sugar until the mixture is bubbling and the cranberries have burst. Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice to soften. Whisk the gelatin mixture into the hot cranberries. Strain this into a bowl and let cool. Spray your mold with nonstick cooking spray and pour the cooled juice into the mold. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. To unmold, briefly dip the mold into hot water to loosen it.

FLAVORFUL CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



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A little port or Merlot wine offers a tasty twist to this traditional gelatin that also features pineapple and walnuts. I make it for holiday dinners, especially when turkey or ham is served. -Jenice Gibson of Oregon City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free raspberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup port wine or red grape juice
Mint leaves for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the pineapple, cranberry sauce, walnuts and wine. , Pour into a 5-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Run a knife through the gelatin mixture to evenly distribute the fruit. Refrigerate 2-1/2 hours or until firm. , Unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY MOLD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and cook until the cranberries burst, about 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the reserved cranberries. Add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Let cool.
  • Heat 1/2 cup cranberry juice over low heat, then stir in a 1/4-ounce packet gelatin. Puree cooled cranberry sauce with another 1/2 cup cranberry juice, then add the gelatin mixture. Pour into a mold or empty soup cans and refrigerate overnight. Serve with whipped cream.

GLISTENING CRANBERRY MOLD



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It might seem a bit unfair that the cranberry mold you brought to the potluck is getting so much attention (given how it was so ridiculously easy to make).

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups boiling water, divided
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin, or any red flavor
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Stir 1 cup of the boiling water into dry lemon gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Cool.
  • Add lemon gelatin gradually to dressing in medium bowl, stirring with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Pour into 2-qt. mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 25 min. or until thickened but not set.
  • Stir remaining 1 cup boiling water into dry cranberry gelatin in separate medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Gradually add cranberry sauce, stirring until well blended. Gently stir in oranges. Pour over molded layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 24 g, Protein 2 g

CRANBROSIA GELATIN MOLD



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Made this for Christmas 2006. Was a hit.....so yummy and quite easy for preparation. I threw frozen cranberries in my food processer and they were chopped perfectly.

Provided by CookingMonster

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries, coarsely ground
1 cup sugar
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cranberries and sugar.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain juice from oranges and pineapple,reserving 3/4 cup juice.
  • Cut pineapple into small pieces.
  • Set fruit aside.
  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over reserved juice; let stand for one minute.
  • Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Add to cranberry mixture; stir in oranges and pineapple.
  • Fold in sour cream.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
  • Add confectioners sugar, beat until soft peaks form.
  • Fold into fruit mixture.
  • Pour into a 6 cup ring mold or 12 individual mold lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Refrigerate until set.
  • Unmold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 55.4, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 27.9, Protein 16.1

CRANBERRY SAUCE MOLD



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My family doesn't care for plain cranberry sauce but they love this gelatin salad. I try to make it every Thanksgiving. I found the recipe many years ago in the "Sunday Dinner Cook Book" by Phyllis S. Prokop.

Provided by Haileysgrndma

Categories     Gelatin

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce, jellied style
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare gelatin as directed on package.
  • Add room-temperature cream cheese and beat until blended.
  • Cut cranberry sauce into squares roughly 1/2 inch and add to gelatin mixture.
  • Mix lightly.
  • Pour into mold and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 131.2, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 43, Protein 9.4

CRANBERRY-CHERRY MOLD



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This luminous gelled ring alludes to the canned cranberries of midcentury holiday tables. We've amplified the flavor with cherries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 13h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
12 ounces thawed frozen pitted cherries (1 1/4 cups), juices reserved
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
Coarse salt
2 cups tart cherry juice
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) unflavored powdered gelatin
Nonstick cooking spray
1 bunch sage sprigs (optional)
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten (optional)
Fine sanding sugar (optional)
Vegetable oil, for rack (optional)
Cape gooseberries, husked, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, cherries with juices, granulated sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup cherry juice, and 2 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until cranberries burst and mixture is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Strain mixture in batches through a fine-mesh sieve, gently stirring but not pressing on solids; discard solids. (You should have 4 cups liquid; add more water, if necessary.)
  • Return half of strained liquid to pot and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle gelatin over remaining 1 cup cherry juice in a bowl; let soften 2 minutes. Add a ladleful of hot liquid to gelatin mixture, then pour gelatin mixture into hot liquid in pot, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add rest of strained liquid; let cool completely. Pour mixture into a 4-to-6-cup mold lightly coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set, at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Brush both sides of sage sprigs (including stems) with egg whites and sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Let dry on a baking sheet lined with an oiled wire rack, at least 8 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Dip bottom of mold into warm water, 30 seconds, then run a thin knife around edge to loosen. Invert mold onto a platter, then lift to remove bowl. (If mold does not release, return to warm water 20 seconds more.) Serve, garnished with gooseberries and sugared sage sprigs.

CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD



Cranberry Gelatin Mold image

This is a great substitute for plain cranberries at holiday dinners. It can be made low-fat by omitting the walnuts and using low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping. Enjoy!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package cranberry flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare cranberry gelatin according to directions. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish. Stir in cranberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Prepare lime gelatin according to directions. Allow to cool slightly, and then blend in cream cheese. Mix in pineapple. Slowly layer over cranberry gelatin. Allow to set for at least 4 hours.
  • Just before serving, spread on whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 180.4 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

CRANBERRY DOUBLE LAYER MOLD



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Two layers of spiced cranberry gelatin-one with mandarin oranges and strawberries and the other creamy-create a festive holiday salad or dessert mold.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield Makes 14 servings, about 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin, or any red flavor
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1-1/2 cups cold cranberry juice cocktail or water
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into combined gelatin and spices in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold juice. Remove 1-1/2 cups of the gelatin; set aside for later use. Refrigerate remaining gelatin 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Stir in fruit. Spoon into 7-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set but not firm (gelatin should stick to finger when touched and should mound).
  • Meanwhile, refrigerate reserved gelatin 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk until well blended. Spoon over gelatin layer in mold.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Garnish as desired. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, Protein 1 g

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Cranberry Gelatin Mold: Culinary Excellence with a Twist of Tartness

The delightful Cranberry Gelatin Mold emerges as a culinary masterpiece, blending the vibrant allure of cranberries with the shimmering elegance of gelatin. This delectable confection not only captivates taste buds but also enthralls the eyes with its mesmerizing presentation. Embark on a culinary journey as we unravel the enticing elements of this gastronomic symphony and present a symphony of culinary tips for a perfect indulgence:
  • Embrace the Symphony of Flavors: The Cranberry Gelatin Mold orchestrates a harmonious dance of sweet and tangy flavors, with the cranberries contributing a vibrant acidity that beautifully complements the natural sweetness of the gelatin. This symphony of flavors awakens the palate, leaving a refreshing and lingering sensation.
  • Color Palette of Nature: The Cranberry Gelatin Mold exalts in a vibrant crimson hue, reminiscent of a winter's twilight. This natural color palette, derived from the cranberries, imparts a visual appeal that captivates the eyes and entices the taste buds. The gelatin's transparency further enhances this visual spectacle, allowing the vibrant cranberries to take center stage.
  • Simplicity and Adaption: This culinary creation embraces simplicity, with a recipe that is both straightforward and adaptable. The basic ingredients, including cranberries, gelatin, and sugar, provide a blank canvas for culinary experimentation. Feel empowered to infuse your own unique flavors and textures, such as citrus zest, aromatic spices, or crunchy walnuts, to create a truly personalized culinary masterpiece.
  • Culinary Canvas of Presentation: The Cranberry Gelatin Mold invites creative presentation and culinary artistry. Pour the molded gelatin into intricate molds or ramekins, creating individual servings that double as edible works of art. Garnish with fresh cranberries, powdered sugar, or whipped cream to elevate the visual appeal and add an extra layer of taste and texture.
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Conclusion: A Culinary Symphony in Every Bite

The Cranberry Gelatin Mold emerges as a culinary masterpiece, blending vibrant flavors, visual allure, and the versatility of ingredients to create a truly memorable culinary experience. Its vibrant color, refreshing taste, and adaptable nature make it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced cooks. Embark on a culinary journey with the Cranberry Gelatin Mold, and discover the joy of creating a dish that delights both the palate and the eyes. Indulge in this culinary symphony and savor the harmonious dance of flavors and textures with every delectable

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