THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SALAD

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Perfectly sweet, perfectly tangy, this cranberry cream cheese salad is perfect for Thanksgiving. The filling has sweet grated apples and tart cranberries that are all held together with cherry Jell-O - it's a delicious combination. But, the Jell-o layer does not have a typical Jell-O texture. The cream cheese topping is sweet...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg cherry Jell-O (6 oz)
2 c boiling water
2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and grated
1 c chopped pecans
1 can(s) whole cranberry sauce (14 oz)
TOPPING
1 pkg cream cheese, at room temperature 2 hours (8 oz)
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained (20 oz) well
6 - 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 c chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Part 1. Dissolve Jell-Oin boiling water. Stir to mix and set aside to cool.
  • 2. Add apples, pecans, and cranberry sauce.
  • 3. Turn into a 13x9 glass dish and chill until firm.
  • 4. Part 2. Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
  • 5. Add vanilla to the Cool Whip and mix with a wooden spoon. Add to the cream cheese mixture along with the pineapple.
  • 6. Fold the mixture together.
  • 7. Spread evenly over firm set Jell-O mixture. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  • 8. Keep chilled until serving time.

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