How to make Creamy Cranberry Salad? (Tangy, Sweet and Delicious)

Delicious, creamy, zesty, and sweet. This festive, creamy cranberry salad is a crowd favorite!

Fresh, acidic cranberries are cooked into a sauce for Creamy cranberry salad before being combined with airy whipped cream. The outcome is a delectable, delightfully sweet-tart side dish or fresh dessert.

Is that a sundae or a side?

Yes.

• The cranberry fluff serves as both a side dish and a dessert. Serve it either way or both ways!
• It’s better to prepare creamy cranberry salad in advance so it’s excellent for potlucks!
• It is somewhat tangy and not overly sweet because it is made using fresh cranberries.
• Lacking time? In place of the fresh whipped cream, use a tub of non-dairy whipped topping, such as Cool Whip.

Creamy cranberry salad ingredients

Cranberries give this recipe a vibrant flash of acidic flavor and are simple to prepare both fresh during the holidays and freeze the rest of the year.

To be combined with the other ingredients, they are cooked to make a hearty homemade cranberry sauce.

Lightly sweetened and whipped heavy cream is used. This softens the sharp cranberry flavor and transforms this side dish into a dessert.

Jell-O We enjoy cranberries. Jell-O, however since it might be difficult to locate, you can substitute raspberries or cherries. Each of them is excellent!

Variations

Try one of these nice combinations:

• Apples, Celery, Walnuts, Cheddar Cheese, and Lime Jello
• Mixed Berries, Sliced Almonds, and Raspberry Jello
• Pineapple, Mini Marshmallows, and Lemon Jello
• Oranges, Bananas, and Orange Jello
• Strawberries, Kiwis, and Lime Jello

Making Cranberry Jello Salad Directions

This lovely dessert is as simple as 1, 2, and 3!

1. Cranberries, sugar, and juice are simmered to make the cranberry mixture according to the recipe below.
2. Insert jello.
3. Whip the cream, then fold in the chilled cranberry sauce after it has cooled.
4. Garnish as desired and then chill until set.

PRO TIP: Add sugared cranberries, freshly grated orange zest, or a sprig of mint as a garnish.

How to Advance

You have up to 24 hours to prepare this cranberry salad before serving it.

Guides to Success

• If the bowl and beaters of the electric mixer are refrigerated for about 30 minutes prior to use, heavy cream will whip up more quickly. Until you’re ready to use it, simply place it in the freezer.
• If desired, scatter nuts on top after toasting them in a dry sauté pan to enhance their flavor and make them extra crunchy.

How to Store Cranberry Salad

For up to three days, store creamy cranberry salad in the refrigerator with plastic wrap on top. Any Jello salad recipe should not be frozen since it will not defrost properly.

Cranberry Salad

This cranberry jello salad is delightfully sweet and tangy and suitable for any celebration. It’s joyful, vibrant, and delicious!

Ingredients for Creamy Cranberry Salad

• 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 package raspberry Jello 3 ounces or 85g
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. To boil, add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cook the cranberries by simmering them for 7-8 minutes, or until they pop. Add Jello after removing it from the heat. Complete cooling.
2. In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Whip up stiff peaks as needed.
3. Cream and cranberry combinations should be combined.
4. Spread into a bowl and chill for at least two hours or overnight, or until set.
5. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and sugared cranberries.

Notes

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition information

Calories: 297 | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg