Cherry Cran Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Cran Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce.) can frzn pitted tart red cherries, thawed; 1 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry flavored gelatin; 1 (8 ounce.) can jellied cranberry sauce; 1 (3 ounce.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin; 1 c. boiling water; 1 (3 ounce.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/3 c. mayonnaise; 1 (8 ounce.) can crushed pineapple; 1/2 c. whipping cream; 1 c. mini marshmallows; 2 tbsp. minced walnuts

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce.) can frzn pitted tart red cherries, thawed
1 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry flavored gelatin
1 (8 ounce.) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (3 ounce.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 (3 ounce.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce.) can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 c. mini marshmallows
2 tbsp. minced walnuts

1
Drain cherries; reserve syrup.
2
If needed, add in water to syrup to make 1 c. liquid, bring liquid to boiling.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add in cherry gelatin; dissolve.
5
With fork, break up cranberry sauce and stir into cherry gelatin till smooth.
6
Stir in liquid removed cherries.
7
Pour into 9 x 9 x 2 inch dish and refrigeratetill almost hard.
8
Dissolve lemon gelatin in the boiling water.
9
Beat cream cheese with mayonnaise; gradually add in lemon gelatin.
10
Stir in undrained pineapple - refrigeratetill partially set.
11
Whip cream; fold into lemon mix with marshmallows.
12
Spread on top of almost set cherry gelatin, sprinkle with nuts.
13
Cover; refrigeratetill hard.

924

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (20 ounce.) can frzn pitted tart red cherries, thawed, 1 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry flavored gelatin, 1 (8 ounce.) can jellied cranberry sauce, 1 (3 ounce.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Cherry Cran Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!