Best 10 Pink Stuff Cherry Jello Cranberry Sauce Salad Recipes

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In the culinary realm of holiday traditions, few dishes evoke nostalgia quite like the classic "Pink Stuff" Cherry Jello Cranberry Sauce Salad. This vibrant and festive dish, often gracing tables during festive gatherings, has captured the hearts of many with its unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Its eye-catching pink hue, derived from cherry Jello and cranberry sauce, adds a pop of color to any holiday spread, while its creamy texture and refreshing taste make it a delightful treat for all ages. Whether you're a long-time fan or a curious cook eager to explore new holiday recipes, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect Pink Stuff Cherry Jello Cranberry Sauce Salad, ensuring it becomes a cherished part of your holiday traditions.

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

MOM'S SECRET CHERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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My mom always makes this for Thanksgiving and all of my siblings have carried on the tradition. The secret is in the topping.

Provided by Scott09

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

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
2 cups hot water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
3 bananas, sliced
1 ½ cups cold water
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin completely in 2 cups hot water and pour into desired mold. Mix crushed pineapple, bananas, and 1 1/2 cup cold water into gelatin mixture; top with miniature marshmallows. Chill until firm.
  • Whisk reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture almost comes to a simmer and becomes thick, about 5 minutes. Mix cream cheese into sauce, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to room temperature. Stir whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 56.5 g

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

PINK STUFF



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This has been used as a Thanksgiving favorite in my family for years. We haven't figured out yet if it's a fruit salad or a dessert! It is rich and good.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple, and pecans. Fold in the whipped topping. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 69.5 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

PINK STUFF ( CHERRY JELLO, CRANBERRY SAUCE SALAD )



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Make and share this Pink Stuff ( Cherry Jello, Cranberry Sauce Salad ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mamasan

Categories     Easy

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (15 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Mix water and jello in a blender add sour cream and cranberry sauce blend until smooth.
  • put in refridgerator until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 66, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 26.9, Protein 6.4

CHERRY CRANBERRY SALAD



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My mom has made this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as I can remember, and now I am the one making it for her to continue the tradition. We always use frozen cranberries, but fresh works fine too. Don't ever settle for cranberry salad from a can when you can make something this tasty so easy. I've had many people say they don't like cranberries but love this!

Provided by trindadc

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cranberries
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 ½ cups diced apples
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries and water in a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until all the cranberries have softened and popped, 5 to 7 minutes; remove from heat to cool slightly.
  • Stir sugar and gelatin into the cranberry mixture until dissolved completely. Add pineapple with juice, apples, and walnuts into the cranberry mixture; pour into a 2-quart serving bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and firm, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

CRANBERRY CHERRY SALAD



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I like to make this refreshing salad for summer get-togethers. It's also a great side dish during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Everybody just loves it! -Betsy Bianco, Wheaton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart red cherries
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving juice; set cherries aside. Add water to juice to measure 1 cup; transfer to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add cherry gelatin; stir until dissolved. Whisk in cranberry sauce until smooth. Add cherries; pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm., In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Gradually beat in lemon gelatin until smooth. Stir in pineapple. , Refrigerate until almost set. Fold in whipped cream and marshmallows. Spoon over cherry layer. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SALAD WITH JELL-O®



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Holiday cranberry salad made with real cranberries could be your next family favorite! Best served cool and stores well in a plastic container.

Provided by fthursday

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
2 cups white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
2 cups crushed pineapple
2 cups diced pears
1 cup pecans, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until berries are splitting open and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While cranberries cook, pour cherry-flavored gelatin mix into a casserole dish.
  • Pour cooked cranberry mixture over gelatin in the casserole dish and stir to dissolve and mix evenly. Place in the refrigerator until gelatin is set, about 1 hour.
  • Add pineapple, pears, and pecans. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by momm2493

Categories     Low Protein

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
3 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped (walnuts or pecans)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, combing jello and boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add cranberry sauce to hot mixture; stir until melted. Allow to cool slightly . Transfer jello mixture to desired dish (mold, rectanglar pyrex, etc.) Add pineapple, celery and nuts over top. Place in refridgerator until set. YUM!

JELLO CRANBERRY SALAD



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

Provided by Toadi

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cherry Jell-O
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
6 ounces fresh cranberries
20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
2 apples, diced

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water, cherry jello, sugar and cranberries to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and soften.
  • Add 1 cup cold water.
  • Mix in apples and pineapple.
  • Put in frig and chill overnight.

CHERRY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Not a Christmas goes by that Deb Amrine doesn't fix this bright molded salad. "I've taken it to many holiday dinners, and everyone loves it--even people who don't usually enjoy cranberries," she reports from Grand Haven, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1-1/2 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine gelatin and sugar. Add water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Stir in pineapple, cranberries, apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tarter flavor than canned cranberries, which gives the salad a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Overcooked cranberries will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Be creative with your toppings. You can top the salad with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Pink Stuff Cherry Jello Cranberry Sauce Salad is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious salad to serve, give this one a try.

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