FROSTED CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD

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Covered with a fluffy white topping, squares of this fruity gelatin salad can be served as a side dish or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
1 cup ginger ale, chilled
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Carefully pour into a large bowl; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add ginger ale. Refrigerate until syrupy, about 45 minutes., Combine the cranberry sauce, apple, celery and reserved pineapple; fold into gelatin mixture. Transfer to a 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until firm., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; fork into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Sprinkle with pecans.

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