THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SALAD

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Perfectly sweet, perfectly tangy, this cranberry cream cheese salad is perfect for Thanksgiving. The filling has sweet grated apples and tart cranberries that are all held together with cherry Jell-O - it's a delicious combination. But, the Jell-o layer does not have a typical Jell-O texture. The cream cheese topping is sweet...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg cherry Jell-O (6 oz)
2 c boiling water
2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and grated
1 c chopped pecans
1 can(s) whole cranberry sauce (14 oz)
TOPPING
1 pkg cream cheese, at room temperature 2 hours (8 oz)
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained (20 oz) well
6 - 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 c chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Part 1. Dissolve Jell-Oin boiling water. Stir to mix and set aside to cool.
  • 2. Add apples, pecans, and cranberry sauce.
  • 3. Turn into a 13x9 glass dish and chill until firm.
  • 4. Part 2. Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  • 5. Add vanilla to the Cool Whip and mix with a wooden spoon. Add to the cream cheese mixture along with the pineapple.
  • 6. Fold the mixture together.
  • 7. Spread evenly over firm set Jell-O mixture. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  • 8. Keep chilled until serving time.

Muhammad Isa
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This salad is a holiday tradition in our family.


Elijah Dumas
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry salad, but this recipe is amazing.


Michelle forster
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This is the best cranberry salad I've ever had.


Ndifreke Ben
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This salad is so creamy and delicious, I could eat it every day.


april pacheco
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit.


mariem yahya
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This salad is a must-have at our Thanksgiving table.


syed shah 721
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Love the combination of cranberries and cream cheese.


Peter tejan Bio bannister
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My go-to Thanksgiving salad recipe.


Alex Obeng
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Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Carmilla Price
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This salad is always a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. It's so creamy and delicious, and the cranberries add a nice pop of color and flavor.


Ameer Faisal
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar or add some tart cranberries to balance out the sweetness.


Tyrone Bigums
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I made this salad for my Friendsgiving potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again for Thanksgiving.


Md asanul
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The colors of the cranberries and pecans against the white cream cheese mixture were so festive and inviting.


David Kiguru
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberry salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cream cheese and whipped cream made it so smooth and creamy, and the cranberries added just the right amount of tartness. I'll definitely be making this again for future h


Khokhar Lala
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This Thanksgiving Cranberry Cream Cheese Salad was an absolute hit at our family gathering! Everyone raved about the creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors. It was the perfect side dish to complement the richness of the turkey and other traditional Thanksg