Cranberry Jello Salad W Port Wine
Add a touch of elegance to your holiday table with this Cranberry Jello Salad with Port Wine—a delightful fusion of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This recipe transforms traditional gelatin salad into a showstopping dish by incorporating rich port wine, whole-berry cranberry sauce, and crushed pineapple for a vibrant mix of textures and tastes. Chopped walnuts and a hint of orange zest elevate the flavor profile, while the optional garnish of fresh cranberries and mint leaves adds a festive flair. Quick to prepare and requiring no cooking, this easy make-ahead dessert or side dish is perfect for entertaining. Whether served in a decorative mold or a simple dish, this elegant cranberry jello salad is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz Cranberry-flavored gelatin
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cup Port wine
- 1 can (14 oz) Whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3 quarters cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. In a large heatproof bowl, dissolve the cranberry-flavored gelatin in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir well until fully dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
2. Allow the mixture to cool slightly (about 5 minutes), then stir in 1 cup of port wine.
Step 3
3. Add the whole-berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple with its juice, chopped walnuts, and orange zest to the gelatin mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 4
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish or a decorative mold. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 5
5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
Step 6
6. To serve, loosen the edges of the Jello salad with a knife and, if using a mold, invert it carefully onto a serving plate.
Step 7
7. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, if desired, for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1423.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3075.6 |
| Total Fat 234.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 136.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 101.6g | |
| Protein 63.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 289.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2166.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories