Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad: A Thanksgiving Classic

Name: Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad: A Thanksgiving Classic
Total time: 8 hrs 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix; 2 cups boiling water; 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup whipped topping

This cranberry orange Jell-O salad was a Thanksgiving staple made by my grandmother. The side dish is also delicious served without the creamy topping. It's so good, I enjoy it year-round! You can customize serving based on your mold. Spread topping over the Jell-O or in the center if you use a ring mold. Alternatively, serve the topping in a bowl on the side.

Total time8 hrs 20 mins
Prep time20 mins
Yield12

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Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup whipped topping

Instructions

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a bowl. Combine cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
Pour mixture into a mold or serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to set.
For the topping, blend cream cheese with half of the whipped topping. Gently fold in the remaining whipped topping until well combined.
Unmold gelatin and evenly spread with the prepared topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 231 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 13 g
Sodium Content: 82 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g