Amamzing Cranberry Jell-O Salad

This Cranberry Jell-O Salad recipe blends the tart taste of fresh cranberries, the sweetness of raspberry Jell-O, and a hint of citrus from fresh orange zest. The lemon yogurt is the secret ingredient that makes this Jell-O salad a bit creamy in taste and texture. It’s the perfect sweet and refreshing bite to add to your Holiday table, which is generally a super savory and salty meal. And bonus- you just need 6 ingredients!

We love a good Jell-O salad! They’re so wonderfully old-fashioned and classic, a true must-have on our holiday table. At Easter, we go with a Raspberry Jell-O Fluff Salad, that reflects Spring time perfectly. But when it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas, this Cranberry Jell-O Salad is the perfect festive choice.

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Ingredient Details

Raspberry Jell-O: This is the perfect flavored Jell-O to pair with the cranberries. You could also give it a try with Black Cherry, Cherry or Cranberry Jell-O. You will need two 3 oz. packages of Jell-O

Whole Berry Canned Cranberries: This is the same item used in this Canned Cranberry Sauce Recipe. It is a great shortcut product. make sure you buy the WHOLE BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE, and not just the jellied cranberries.

Lemon Yogurt: This is the secret ingredient that makes this Cranberry Jell-O Salad a stand out dish. The lemon blends perfectly with the other flavors and it makes the salad a bit creamy in texture and taste. I have been successful with a traditional Yoplait Lemon Yogurt as well as a Chobani Lemon Greek Yogurt (which is a little under 6 oz, but it still works!!)

Fresh Cranberries: You just need ½ cup of fresh cranberries to add to this salad. If you buy a 12 oz bag, you can use the rest to make a breakfast recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning. You can also garnish a punch or drinks with the remaining cranberries!

Orange Zest: Adds such a bright and citrusy flavor to the Cranberry Jell-O salad. The orange flavor pairs PERFECTLY with cranberry and lemon.

Walnuts: The nuts add a crunch to this Thanksgiving Jell-O Salad… I wasn’t sure I would like them in there, but ended up loving it. Toasting the nuts in a dry pan for a couple minutes brings out their crunch! You can also opt to omit the nuts, especially if you have nut allergies.

How To Make Cranberry Jell-O Salad

This is an overview of the steps to make Cranberry Jell-O Salad. For more detailed instructions and ingredients pop down to the recipe card.

Step 1

In boiling water add the Jell-O and stir until it is dissolved. Add the canned cranberries and stir. Pop in the fridge for about 1.5 hours, whisking every 30 mins.

Step 2

Remove from the fridge and mix together until it is frothy.

Step 3

Blend in the lemon yogurt.

Step 4

Fold in the orange zest, chopped cranberries, and toasted chopped walnuts.

Step 5

Pour into the serving bowl or Jell-O mold and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.

Recipe Tips to Remember & Troubleshooting

1. When it is time to refrigerate the salad for the second time, pour it into the bowl you will serve it from.
2. Use a 6 cup Jell-O mold, a small Bundt pan, a small trifle bowl, or a glass bowl to refrigerate and serve this Cranberry Jell-O Salad. A 2 quart pan will also work.
3. Make this dish a day in advance so it has time to set up in the fridge.
4. Garnish the top with whipped cream, orange zest and fresh cranberries.
5. If family members have nut allergies, you can omit the walnuts and the recipe will still work!

Troubleshooting

• If you opt for the Jell-O mold and it won’t release before serving, simply dip the mold in a little warm water and try again.
• If you went the Jell-O mold route and it didn’t release in one whole piece, don’t fret!!! Stir the Cranberry Jell-O Salad up and pour it in a pretty serving bowl. It will still taste great and no one will know it was supposed to be in a “shape”.
• If you didn’t have time to let the Cranberry Jell-O Salad completely set up, that is ok! Give it a good stir and serve it as more of a cranberry sauce. It will still be SUPER delicious.

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Fresh Cranberry Jell-O Salad

This Cranberry Jell-O Salad is the perfect cranberry side dish for your Holiday table. It is a wonderful blend of raspberry Jell-O, cranberries, lemon yogurt (secret ingredient), and orange zest.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cooling: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 people

Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

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  A 6 cup serving bowl, Jell-O mold, 2 quart pan, small bundt pan or small trifle bowl.

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups boiling water
• ▢ 2 (3 oz. pkgs) raspberry Jello
• ▢ 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
• ▢ 6 oz lemon flavored yogurt
• ▢ ½ cup fresh cranberries - finely chopped
• ▢ ⅓ cup chopped walnuts - toasted
• ▢ 1 tsp. orange zest - about 1 entire small orange

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Instructions

 

• Bring the 2 cups water to a boiling in a saucepan.
  2 cups boiling water
• Add in the 2 pkgs of raspberry Jell-O and stir until the Jell-O is completely dissolved. Stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce until well combined.
  2 (3 oz. pkgs) raspberry Jello, 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
• Pour the mixture into a medium sized bowl and refrigerate (stirring every 30 minutes) until the gelatin mixture is the consistence of egg whites (this takes about 1 ½ hours).

  Does not need to be put in the serving bowl or mold at this point
  
• Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes foamy and bright cherry red.
  6 oz lemon flavored yogurt
  
• Add in the lemon yogurt and beat with the mixer just until the yogurt is combined with the Jell-O.
  
• Fold in the fresh cranberries, toasted walnuts and the orange zest. Pour into a 6 cup mold or into the bowl you plan to serve it from.
  ½ cup fresh cranberries, ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, 1 tsp. orange zest
  
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

  Once solid, unmold the Jell-O onto a serving plate or serve in the bowl as is.
  

Recipe Tips and Notes:

1. 1. When it is time to refrigerate the Salad, pour it into the bowl you will serve it from.
   2. Use a 6 cup Jell-O mold, a small Bundt pan, a small trifle bowl, or a glass bowl to refrigerate and serve this Cranberry Jell-O Salad. A 2 quart pan will also work.
   3. Make this dish a day in advance so it has time to set up in the fridge.
   4. Garnish the top with whipped cream, orange zest and fresh cranberries.
   5. If family members have nut allergies, you can omit the walnuts and the recipe will still work!

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TROUBLESHOOTING:

• • If you opt for the Jell-O mold and it won’t release before serving, simply dip the mold in a little warm water and try again.

• • If you went the Jell-O mold route and it didn’t release in one whole piece, don’t fret!!! Stir the Cranberry Jell-O Salad up and pour it in a pretty serving bowl. It will still taste great and no one will know it was supposed to be in a “shape”.

• • If you didn’t have time to let the Cranberry Jell-O Salad completely set up, that is ok! Give it a good stir and serve it as more of a cranberry sauce. It will still be SUPER delicious.

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