Cranberry Gelatin Salad Recipe

Name: Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups boiling water; 2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-raspberry gelatin; 1 (12 ounce) can seltzer water; 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; ¾ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 celery rib, chopped, 1/2 cup; ½ cup chopped walnuts; additional sour cream, and (optional); fresh cranberries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups boiling water
2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-raspberry gelatin
1 (12 ounce) can seltzer water
1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
¾ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 celery rib, chopped, 1/2 cup
½ cup chopped walnuts
additional sour cream, and (optional)
fresh cranberries (optional)

1
Coat 1-1/2 quart mold with cooking spray.
2
In bowl pour boiling water over cranberry gelatin mix; stir until dissolved.
3
Add seltzer.
4
Transfer 1 cup mixture to separate bowl; reserve.
5
Cover remaining mixture; refrigerate.
6
Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 2 T. cold water; let stand 1 minute.
7
Microwave on High until dissolved; stir into reserved 1 cup cranberry gelatin.
8
Whisk in sour cream.
9
Pour in mold.
10
Refrigerate until just set, 2 hours.
11
Uncover refrigerated plain cranberry gelatin mixture.
12
Stir in cranberry sauce, celery and walnuts.
13
Spoon into mold.
14
Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours.
15
Run knife around edge of mold to loosen; place serving platter over mold and invert to release.
16
Garnish as desired.

997

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups boiling water, 2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-raspberry gelatin, 1 (12 ounce) can seltzer water, 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Gelatin 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.

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Cranberry Gelatin Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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