Frosted Cranberry Salad

Prep Details

• Prep time: 20 mins
• Cook time: N/A (Chill time: 4+ hours or overnight)
• Servings: 8–10 servings
• Method: Refrigerate
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 boxes cherry Jell-O
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
• 1 can cranberry sauce (jellied)
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup lemon-lime pop (7Up)
• 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• Pecans (chopped, for garnish if desired)

Instructions

1. Prepare juice liquid: Drain the crushed pineapple into a measuring cup, keeping the juice. Add enough water to the pineapple juice to equal 1 cup of liquid.
2. Dissolve gelatin: Bring the 1 cup of juice/water mixture to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the 2 boxes of cherry Jell-O gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Blend cranberry mixture: Place the jellied cranberry sauce, lemon juice, and dissolved gelatin liquid into a blender (or use a hand mixer in a bowl) and blend until smooth.
4. Mix & set: Combine the blended cranberry mixture with the 1 cup of lemon-lime pop. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple and finely chopped celery. Pour into a dish and refrigerate until fully set.
5. Make frosting & assemble: Beat the softened cream cheese and whipped topping together until smooth. Spread over the set gelatin layer.
6. Garnish & serve: Top with chopped pecans if desired, slice, and serve chilled!