FROSTED CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD

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Covered with a fluffy white topping, squares of this fruity gelatin salad can be served as a side dish or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 cup ginger ale, chilled
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Carefully pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add ginger ale. Refrigerate until syrupy, about 45 minutes., Combine the cranberry sauce, apple, celery and reserved pineapple; fold into gelatin mixture. Transfer to a 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until firm., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; fork into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

oswal martin
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I love the combination of cranberries and pineapple in this salad. It's a great balance of sweet and tart.


Real_king _Dan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries after Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's also a nice and refreshing side dish for a summer barbecue.


Md Jahagir
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I'm not usually a fan of gelatin salads, but this one is really good. The cranberries give it a nice tartness and the frosted topping is perfectly sweet and creamy.


rinia amritpersad
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always ready when I need it.


Samuel Izuka
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I made this salad for a baby shower and it was a big hit! It's a great dessert for a shower or other special occasion.


Sushila Cdy
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I added a little bit of lemon zest to the frosting and it really brightened up the flavor.


Limpo Swart
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I used frozen cranberries in this salad and it turned out great! It's a great way to use up frozen fruit.


Grace Aikins
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This salad is so pretty and festive. It's perfect for a holiday party or potluck.


Xtylish King
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their fruit.


dragos horeaba
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I love the combination of cranberries and pineapple in this salad. It's a great balance of sweet and tart.


Eliza Taylor
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. I will definitely be making this again.


Da twins Da twins
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries after Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's also a nice and refreshing side dish for a summer barbecue.


Palesa Taukobong
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I'm not usually a fan of gelatin salads, but this one is really good. The cranberries give it a nice tartness and the frosted topping is perfectly sweet and creamy.


Divya Gurung
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of chopped nuts or dried fruit to give it some extra texture and flavor.


UDAY YADAV
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The gelatin set up firm and the frosted topping was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Isran islam Niloy
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cranberries instead of canned ones. It gives the salad a much brighter and more tart flavor.


Laxmi Kc
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This frosted cranberry gelatin salad was a hit at my last potluck! It disappeared within minutes and I received several compliments on how delicious and refreshing it was.