Cranberry Marshmallow Gelatin Salad - Sweet ReciPEAs (2024)

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Cranberry Marshmallow Gelatin Salad has Jellied cranberry sauce, gelatin, cream cheese, Cool Whip, pecans, oranges, pineapple, and marshmallows.

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I wasn’t going to post this today because well, no one is going to make it today.

Because most people already have their American Thanksgiving finalized.

BUT I’m getting old and far too many times I have made something seasonal and photographed it and then forgot all about it.

Only to find it years later when going through photos.

Plus my mom wanted the recipe. 🙂

And I plan on making it at Christmas as well.

First off this is called a salad.

So it’s healthy. 😛

I’m not sure why we call things like this salad but we do.

When I visit the South I’m always in awe of what they consider a salad.

I mean, don’t get me wrong I’m all for it…who doesn’t love Snickers Salad (it’s a thing)?

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At Thanksgiving my mom makes two things:

Cranberry Salad (not this one) that has gelatin, cut up cranberries, and celery.

I hated it growing up but got used to it as I got older.

I still am bothered by the celery.

She also makes Marshmallow Salad (aka 5 cup salad).

As a kid I would freak out on her if she didn’t make it.

At Easter she started making this Lime Green Gelatin Salad which when she told me the ingredients I wanted to gag.

Then I ate it.

And to this day I rarely make it because I eat the whole thing in almost one sitting.

This Cranberry Marshmallow Gelatin Salad is a combo of the marshmallow salad, cranberry salad and Lime Green Gelatin Salad.

It turned out really well.

So happy when my little experiments work out.

If you can’t find the Cranberry Sprite then just use regular Sprite.

Not a fan of marshmallows?

This will work just fine without you folding them in.

They do make a Cranberry gelatin.

I have never been able to find it so I use the combo of cherry and lemon which is what my mom uses for her cranberry salad which that recipe came out when there was no cranberry gelatin.

If you can find the cranberry by all means feel free to use that instead.

I wish you all a happy American Thanksgiving and hope you get to spend it with the people you actually want to. 😀

It’s a great day to ordermy cookbook.

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Tips for Unmolding Gelatin Molds

Before unmolding a gelatin mold be certain that gelatin is completely firm.

This usually requires several hours in the fridge.

Once gelatin is firm, dip a small pointed knife in warm water and run tip of it around top edge of mold to loosen.

Or moisten tips of fingers and gently pull gelatin from top edge of mold.

Some prefer the finger method because they knife can cut off parts of the design in your mold if you are not careful.

Pat a chilled plate or cake stand with a wet towel.

The wet surfaces make it easier to slide the gelatin into the center of the plate after it has been unmolded.

Dip mold in warm water that is in a pan larger than the mold you are using.

Do not use hot water as it will melt the gelatin.

Working quickly, dip the mold just to the rim in the warm water for about 10 seconds.

Lift the mold from the water, holding it upright.

Shake slightly to loosen the gelatin from the mold.

Invert the plate on the mold.

Always unmold gelatin on a chilled or cold plate or platter as a warm plate will melt the gelatin.

Then invert plate and mold together.

Lift off mold carefully.

If your gelatin mold doesn’t release easily, dip the mold in warm water again.

You may end up with a little melting like I did with mine this time but better to have a little melt then a broken mold.

If necessary, move gelatin to center of plate.

Want more Gelatin recipes?

Creamsicle Marshmallow Gelatin Salad

Key Lime Pie Gelatin Salad

Green Gelatin Salad

Cherry co*ke Float Gelatin Salad

Orange Cranberry Gelatin Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
  • 7 oz. jelled cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crush pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sprite (or lemon-lime soda)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton of Cool Whip, thawed, divided

Instructions

  1. Dissolve gelatin in water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy.
  3. Stir in gelatin and jellied cranberry sauce and beat until smooth.
  4. Add pineapple, oranges, soda and pecans.
  5. Mix until incorporated.
  6. Chill the mixture in refrigerator for about 30-40 minutes, so that when you lift it with a spoon it is clumpy.
  7. Fold in ¾ of the Cool Whip and mini marshmallows.
  8. Pour into a 9-x-13-inch pan or Bundt pan.
  9. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.
  10. Garnish with remaining Cool Whip.
  11. If serving in pan, will make about 16 squares for 9-x13 pan or about 8 for a Bundt.
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FAQs

What is cranberry salad made of? ›

Fresh produce: From the produce section, you'll need fresh cranberries, an orange, and fresh celery. Sugar: A cup of white sugar sweetens this cranberry Jell-O salad. Walnuts: Walnuts lend nutty flavor and welcome crunch. Canned pineapple: A drained can of crushed pineapple adds sweet, fruity flavor.

Why did people make Jello salads? ›

As World War II began, they were a way to "prove to you and your friends that you can still do luscious entertaining in spite of shortages and rations," as one wartime recipe for "Olive Relish" (olives, pickles, celery, and vinegar in lime Jell-O) declared.

Why is my cranberry salad runny? ›

The simplest reason that your cranberry sauce is too runny is that it has too much liquid in it. Usually, this is just water, but some people use orange juice or other flavored fluids. No matter what you're using, the answer is to cook it longer.

What are the main ingredients in cranberries? ›

Raw, unsweetened American cranberries contain mainly 87% water and 12% carbohydrates, with lesser amounts of protein, fats and fiber (Table 1) [11]. Small cranberries accrue 2.1–4.9% titrable acidity with citric acid contributing 1.8–2.6%.

What 2 ingredients should never be added to a gelatin salad? ›

Raw pineapple and raw papaya should never be added to a gelatin (Jello) salad or mold. Enzymes in the fruit prevent the gelatin from setting up (getting firm). Loose salad greens should be stored between 36F and 41F. This keeps them crisp and fresh, but prevents freezing.

What's the difference between gelatin and Jell-O? ›

Gelatin is a protein made from an animals skin and muscle and cartridge, bones. While Jell-O is made by boiling the gelatin along with a few preservatives added with the powdered Jell-O.

Why is Jell-O no longer popular? ›

Jell-O shifted to single-serve cups and more convenient options as competition for snacks and desserts grew. Kraft in the early 2000's shifted the focus of Jell-O's advertising away from kids and toward adults. It pitched sugar-free Jell-O, for example, as a treat for Atkins dieters.

Is cranberry a fruit or vegetable? ›

Cranberries are a native North American fruit and a Thanksgiving staple for many families. Cranberries are potent sources of antioxidants, specifically from a subclass of flavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which are unique to and abundant in cranberries.

Can you eat raw cranberries in a salad? ›

You can add them to smoothies or salads, or eat them whole. Eating raw cranberries is safe and easy, though their sharp, bitter flavor isn't for everyone. Be sure to clean and sort them thoroughly.

Is cranberry actually good for you? ›

Cranberries provide a good source of various vitamins and antioxidants. Historically, Native Americans used cranberries as a treatment for bladder and kidney diseases, while early settlers from England used them to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorders, and scurvy.

Why should cranberries not be eaten raw? ›

Yes, raw cranberries are safe to consume raw, but you probably don't want to eat them that way. "Cranberries are safe to eat raw. However, usually they are cooked and have sugar added because of the bitter and sharp taste they have when raw," says Kelly West Keyser, a registered dietitian in Alabama.

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