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Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad

Last updated on June 17, 2019. Originally posted on October 31, 2018 by Lalaine. 2 Comments

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Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapples, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese topping is a festive addition to any holiday get-together. A delicious medley of sweet and tangy, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite!

Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapples and cream cheese topping on a serving plate
Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad

G’s aunt brought this cranberry jello salad with cream cheese topping to our Christmas get-together a couple of years ago and it was a party hit. Everyone couldn’t get enough of it, the whole dish was empty before we even sat down for dinner.

I loved the gelatin salad so much, I chased her down for the recipe and have been making it regularly not only for the holidays but as a year-round treat. Loaded with crushed pineapples, cranberry sauce, cream cheese topping, and toasted walnuts, it’s a delicious medley of sweet, tangy, creamy and crunchy that’s hard to resist!

Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad

How to Make Cranberry Gelatin Salad

Pineapple Cranberry Jello is so easy to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to set!

  1. In a large bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add ginger ale and stir well.
  2. When partially set but not firm, add cranberry sauce and crushed pineapples. Stir until combined.
  3. Pour mixture into a lightly greased pan and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
  4. In a bowl, beat the Dream Whip with milk and vanilla extract until thickened and forms peaks. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy and gently fold in the whipped topping.
  5. Spread cream cheese topping on the set cranberry salad and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad on a white serving plate

Tips for Making Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad:

  • For a clear and uniformly set jello salad, make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Do not substitute fresh pineapples for the canned as they contain an enzyme that breaks down the gelatin and keeps it from thickening properly. Make sure to drain the crushed pineapples well as the excess liquid will water down the gelatin.
  • Not a fan of pineapples? Swap with chopped apples and celery for added crunch. You can also use canned peaches or mandarin oranges.
  • If using chopped fruits, add them when the gelatin is thickened to a soft gel consistency and is beginning to set but not yet firm to keep from sinking to the bottom or floating to the top,
  • For maximum volume, use cold milk for the Dream Whip.

Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapples

Looking for more delicious recipes to complete your holiday menu? Check out these delicious ideas below!

More Holiday Recipes

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Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapples and cream cheese topping on a serving plate
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Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad

5 from 1 vote
Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese topping is a festive addition to any holiday get-together. A delicious medley of sweet and tangy, it's sure to be a crowd favorite!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Chilling Time2 hrs
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry jello salad
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 box (6 ounces) lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8 ounces ginger ale
  • 1 cup crushed pineapples, drained well
  • 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce, lightly mashed
  • 1 package (1.3 ounces) Dream Whip
  • 1/2 cup cold milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13 dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Add ginger ale and stir well. 
  • Allow to partially set (but not firm). Add cranberry sauce and crushed pineapples. Stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and cover with film. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
  • In a bowl, combine Dream whip, milk, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and forms peaks.
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese on LOW speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • Gently fold in whipped topping into cream cheese until incorporated. 
  • Spread cream cheese topping on the set gelatin mixture and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  •  Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad
Cranberry gelatin Salad on white serving plate
Cranberry Jello Salad with crushed pineapples and cream cheese topping on a serving plate
Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad on a white serving plate

 

Filed Under: Desserts and Sweets, Fruits and Vegetables Tagged With: cranberry sauce, gelatin, pineapple

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  1. Diane says

    April 20, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe! I definitely will be making this again!

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    • Lalaine says

      May 8, 2019 at 11:06 am

      Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Diane. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂

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