Cranberry Jello Salad with Coolwhip
Making this cranberry jello salad with Coolwhip is easy, the results are delicious. This is the perfect holiday dessert recipe!
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Jello salad of all types is a tasty treat. Jello isn’t just for hospital stays and children, this cranberry jello salad with cool whip will prove just how easy it is to elevate this simple boxed dessert.
What do I need to make this cranberry jello salad?
Here is a list of the ingredients you will need to make my version of jello salad with cool whip. For reference, the 3-ounce jello packets are the small ones. If you are doubling the batch you can use the larger boxes as well!
- 20 oz crushed pineapple
- Water
- 3 oz raspberry jello packet
- 3 oz strawberry jello packet
- 16 oz cranberry sauce
- 2 apples (chopped)
- 8 oz whipped topping
Can I use leftover cranberry sauce for this recipe?
You can! This is a great Thanksgiving leftovers recipe. You need about 16 ounces of cranberry sauce for this cranberry jello salad so you can use leftovers or a new can, either way will work!
How to make cranberry jello salad with coolwhip:
This cranberry jello salad is simple to make, it is an excellent recipe that doesn’t take long to throw together. I love to make this recipe for the holidays, it doesn’t add a lot of stress to the meal plan and everyone loves it!
- Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice
- Add enough water to the juice to make 2 1/2 cups total liquid
- In a medium saucepan, bring the pineapple juice mixture to a boil over high heat
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the jello powder from both packets, whisking until completely dissolved
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, and chopped apples until well combined
- Spoon into baking cups or dessert dishes, filling most of the way
- Refrigerate for at least three hours, until the jello has set
- Serve cold and top with whipped topping
How much does this salad make?
This recipe takes about 15 minutes to make and needs about 3 hours to chill. After that you will have about 12 servings of 1/2 cup each. It’s a nice family sized batch, you can always double it easily as well!
Is this a gluten free dessert recipe?
Yes! This cranberry jello salad with coolwhip is an allergy friendly recipe. You can enjoy this gluten free recipe without any alterations. Check your whipped topping and you can probably enjoy this as a dairy free dessert as well!
Printable Cranberry Jello Salad With Coolwhip Recipe:
Cranberry Jello Salad With Coolwhip
Ingredients
- 20 oz crushed pineapple
- water
- 3 oz raspberry jello
- 3 oz strawberry jello
- 16 oz cranberry sauce
- 2 apples, chopped
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice
- Add enough water to the juice to make 2 1/2 cups total liquid
- In a medium saucepan, bring the pineapple juice mixture to a boil over high heat
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the jello powder from both packets, whisking until completely dissolved
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, cranberry sauce, and chopped apples until well combined
- Spoon into baking cups or dessert dishes, filling most of the way
- Refrigerate for at least three hours, until the jello has set
- Serve cold and top with whipped topping
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 1g
I am not a medical expert. These calculations are provided as a courtesy.
Other Delicious Dessert Recipes:
Here are some other delicious dessert recipes that I think you will enjoy! Hopefully these will be as big of hit with your family as they are with mine.
- Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe
- Acorn Donut Holes Recipe
- Easy Peanut Butter Dip
- Churro Donut Holes
- How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
- Nutella Cookies
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites
- Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
What is the cranberry sauce in the recipe? Jellied cranberries or sauce with whole cranberries?
We used the sauce with whole berries, but you could use either based on your preference. Thanks!
I made this for Thanksgiving is was easy but more time consuming than I thought it would be. The cranberry sauce didn’t break down in the mixing leaving large chunks in the jello. The next time I’ll cube it before adding it to the mix. Over all a good dish. Thank you
Could celery be used instead of apples?
Thanks
Brenda
Certainly, celery would work just fine. Enjoy! Thank you! – Michele
YUM! Going on our menu for Thanksgiving, maybe Christmas, too! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 18, open until November 26. Shared.
I am not a big Jello salad fan, but I am going to try this and experiment a bit. Maybe try it in half with small cans of cranberry sauce and pineapple. Shared to my Facebook page.
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Nice idea it looks fresh and colorful. Our Adrienne has chosen this recipe to be featured in the next Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Kathleen
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My mom used to make something similar – one of the few jello salads I like! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a lovely rest of the week.