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Cranberry Jello Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes plus 4 hours chilling
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and festive Cranberry Jello Salad blending the tartness of fresh cranberries and cranberry juice with the sweetness of pineapple chunks and mini marshmallows, set in a delicate gelatin mold and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a light dessert.

Ingredients

Gelatin Base

  • 1 cup 100% cranberry juice (cold)
  • 2 cups 100% cranberry juice (heated)
  • 1 cup unflavored gelatin powder

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Topping

  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Bloom the gelatin: In a medium bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder evenly over 1 cup of cold cranberry juice. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes so the gelatin can absorb the liquid and soften.
  2. Dissolve the gelatin: Heat 2 cups of cranberry juice in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot juice and stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved with no granules remaining.
  3. Add fruit and marshmallows: Gently mix in the fresh cranberries and drained pineapple chunks. Then carefully fold in the mini marshmallows to avoid deflating them, ensuring even distribution within the mixture.
  4. Chill to set: Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm to the touch.
  5. Prepare whipped cream topping: Before serving, whip fresh cream until soft peaks form. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream generously on top of each serving.
  6. Serve: Slice the set jello salad into squares or scoop into bowls and serve chilled for a delightful, light dessert.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder following package instructions.
  • Ensure the cranberry juice used is 100% juice without added sugars for best flavor.
  • The salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored refrigerated to enhance flavor meld.
  • Mini marshmallows add a sweet, chewy texture—fold them in gently to keep their shape.
  • You can garnish with additional whipped cream or fresh cranberries before serving for extra presentation appeal.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cranberry-jello-salad-recipe-2/