Layered Cranberry Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 oz.) vanilla pudding mix; 1 (3 oz.) lemon gelatin; 2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 (3 oz.) raspberry gelatin; 1 c. boiling water; 1 (16 oz.) whole cranberry sauce; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/4 c. chopped pecans; 1 Cool Whip; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 (3 oz.) vanilla pudding mix
1 (3 oz.) lemon gelatin
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 (3 oz.) raspberry gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 (16 oz.) whole cranberry sauce
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped pecans
1 Cool Whip
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
lettuce leaves

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves.
2
Stir in lemon juice. Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white.
3
Dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water.
4
Stir in cranberry sauce; blend well.
5
Stir in celery and pecans.
6
Chill until partially set.
7
Add nutmeg to Cool Whip.
8
Fold in lemon mixture.
9
Spoon half of mixture into lightly oiled 7-cup mold.
10
Chill until set.
11
Spoon raspberry gelatin mixture over lemon mixture.
12
Chill until set. Spoon remaining lemon mixture over raspberry layer.
13
Chill until firm.
14
Unmold on lettuce.
15
Yields 12 to 14 servings.

720

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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.

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 (3 oz.) vanilla pudding mix, 1 (3 oz.) lemon gelatin, 2 c. water, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Cranberry Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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