Christmas Ribbon Salad Recipe

Name: Christmas Ribbon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (16 oz. each) pitted dark sweet cherries; 2 (3-oz) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 2 c. boiling water; 1/3 c. sugar; 1/2 c. port or sweet red wine; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. pecans, chopped and toasted; Garnishes: whipped cream, fresh cranberries (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cans (16 oz. each) pitted dark sweet cherries
2 (3-oz) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. port or sweet red wine
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. pecans, chopped and toasted
Garnishes: whipped cream, fresh cranberries (optional)

1
Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup juice.
2
Chop cherries.
3
Stir together gelatins and 2 cups boiling water until completely dissolved.
4
Stir in reserved cherry juice, sugar, port, and lemon juice.
5
Stir in cherries.
6
Lightly spray a 10-cup ring mold or Bundt cake pan with vegetable cooking spray, and pour half of gelatin mixture into mold.
7
Chill 2 hours or until almost set. Stir together remaining gelatin mixture, cream cheese, and pecans, blending well.
8
Pour over slightly set gelatin mixture in mold. Chill 6 hours or until firm.
9
Garnish, if desired.

1435

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (16 oz. each) pitted dark sweet cherries, 2 (3-oz) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin, 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 2 c. boiling water, and more.

Yes, Christmas Ribbon Salad 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.

Christmas Ribbon Salad

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