Cranberry Jello Salad: Easy Delight with Cream Cheese Topping
A refreshing dish perfect for holiday gatherings, this cranberry jello salad features a creamy topping that complements the tartness of cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package cranberry jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Dissolve the cranberry jello in boiling water.
- Add cold water and stir.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour into a mold and refrigerate until set.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Once the jello is set, spread the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Chill for an additional hour before serving.
Notes
- Add extra nuts for crunch.
- Serving with a dollop of whipped cream enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg