Frosted Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Frosted Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin; 1 cup chilled ginger ale; 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip); 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 pecan halves, toasted; 8 fresh cranberries

Servings: persons

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup chilled ginger ale
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 pecan halves, toasted
8 fresh cranberries

1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1 cup measure; set pineapple aside. To the juice, add enough water to measure 1 cup. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the unflavored gelatin and let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil. Add cherry gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in ginger ale. Pour into a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until partially set.
2
Whisk in the pineapple and cranberry sauce. Transfer to an 11x7-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. In a small bowl, beat whipped topping mix, milk and vanilla on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 4 minutes or until thickened. Add to cream cheese; beat until blended. Spread over gelatin. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares; garnish each with a pecan half and cranberry.

1673

kcal

Calories

163

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin, 1 cup chilled ginger ale, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cranberry 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.

Frosted Cranberry Salad

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