Creamy Raspberry Cranberry Jello Salad
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A festive and creamy holiday salad featuring a tangy sour cream base, tart cranberry sauce, and sweet raspberry gelatin. This classic chilled dessert is packed with pineapple, mandarin oranges, and crunchy pecans for a perfect texture.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 5 mins | 4-6 hours | 8-10 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Serving dish or mold
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (3 ounce) package | Raspberry Jello | powdered |
| 1 cup | Water | boiling |
| 1 cup | Water | cold or reserved fruit juice |
| 1 (14 oz) can | Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce | undrained |
| 1 (8 oz) can | Pineapple | crushed, drained |
| 1 (11 oz) can | Mandarin Oranges | drained |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | chopped |
| 1 cup | Sour Cream | light |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a large bowl, dissolve the 1 (3 ounce) package Raspberry Jello in 1 cup boiling water, stirring for 2 minutes until fully dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup cold water (or reserved fruit juice) and place in the refrigerator until the mixture reaches the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
Step 2: Combine and Set
- In a separate bowl, stir together the 1 cup light sour cream and 1 (14 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce.
- Gently fold the sour cream mixture, 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans into the partially set Raspberry Jello.
- Pour the mixture into a serving dish or mold and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours until completely firm and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This salad can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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