Dive into the luxurious blend of tart and creamy with our Creamy Cranberry Salad, a delightful dish that marries the bold flavors of cranberries with the velvety richness of cream. Begin by combining fresh cranberries, allowing their natural tartness to shine.
Sweeten the cranberries with a touch of sugar or orange juice, balancing their acidity and infusing them with a hint of citrus brightness. This step transforms the cranberries into a delightful burst of sweetness.
Incorporate diced apples and grapes for a refreshing and fruity element, adding a crisp texture that complements the creaminess of the salad. These fruits contribute a natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Include chopped pecans or walnuts for a satisfying crunch and a nutty undertone. The nuts elevate the texture, providing a delightful contrast to the creaminess of the salad.
For the creamy base, blend in whipped cream or a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream. This velvety addition imparts a luxurious feel, transforming the salad into a decadent and indulgent treat.
Add miniature marshmallows for a soft and sweet component, reminiscent of classic creamy salads. The marshmallows create a delightful pillowy texture, enhancing the overall experience.
Allow the Creamy Cranberry Salad to chill in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the salad to set. The result is a visually appealing and irresistibly delicious dish, perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a sweet indulgence.
Immerse yourself in the creamy, fruity, and nutty symphony of this delightful salad. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, and velvety creaminess creates a dessert that is both comforting and satisfying—a perfect addition to your repertoire of decadent treats.
Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipe | S2Recipes
Details Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 25 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients For Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipes
1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
¾ cup boiling water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup orange juice
1 medium apple with peel, grated
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Instructions: Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipes
Step 1: Stir gelatin into boiling water in a mixing bowl until dissolved; let cool, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, process cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Add sugar and process until dissolved.
Step 3: Pour cranberry mixture into cooled gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple, pecans, orange juice, and apple until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
Step 4: When ready to serve, beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in cream cheese.
Step 5: Layer 1/2 of the chilled cranberry mixture in a glass serving dish. Spread whipped cream mixture over top, then finish with remaining cranberry mixture.
Omg I love this recipe so much!! It is so yummy and pretty!! I want to take the cranberry fruit part of this recipe and mix it in a cheesecake and bake it. I think it would be amazing!! i will follow up when I do this!!
WOW. First time making this and it was a MAJOR hit! I’ve never had anything like this before and it was a refreshing twist on your typical cranberry sauce. From here on out this will be my signature dish every holiday....everyone LOVED it. The cranberry part of this recipe was absolutely delicious. Tart, crunchy, and just the right amount of sweetness. I used the Black Cherry jello based on previous reviews and it made for a beautiful color, alongside the brightness of the cranberries. I did end up tweaking the cream cheese recipe. I used a container of cool whip, an 8 oz block of cream cheese, a dash of vanilla extract and a cup of sugar. It helped balance out the tartness of the cranberries. This was absolutely divine!
This is a great recipe!! It will be a new holiday favorite.
I made it right by the recipe, it was delicious - so pretty and festive. The family loved it.
This is fantastic! Made it at Christmas and the family loved it! I totally forgot to add the orange juice and it was still delish! A winner!
This is a show stopping crowd pleaser. Personally, I always said I didn't like cranberry relish. Well, that's not true anymore. I made a mistake and used 3oz jello raspberry packet instead of 6 oz the first time I made it and I'm glad I did. It just soft sets it although it will hold a slight shape. Doesn't make it seem like jello at all that way. Now that I understand how we like it I sightly cut back on the liquid too. It is good even without the cream cheese mixture, but that does make it better. ?? I found it difficult to spread the cream cheese mixture so now I put it in plastic quart zipper bag, seal, cut a snip from a corner and I pipe it in circles between layers of the relish. super fast and makes a pretty edge of layering in the glad bowl.
We LOVED it. Best cranberry jello salad ever! Will definitely make it again.
It was ok for me. Others at the table liked it. I think the problem was instead of whipping heavy cream I used extra creamy Cool Whip. If I made again I would whip the heavy cream
