Layered Cranberry Dessert Recipe

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On occasion, I like to “fancy up” one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and a layer of cream cheese filling. Mandarin oranges add color and pair well with the cranberry gelatin. —Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington

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Layered Cranberry Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry gelatin
  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups cold water
  • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cranberry sauce and cold water until blended. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate until set.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread filling over crust.
  • Fold oranges into gelatin mixture; spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Cut into squares; dollop with remaining whipped topping. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 416 calories, 22 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Layered Cranberry Dessert in Taste of Home December/January 2006, p41

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Reviewed on May. 27, 2012 by tnapple

awsome

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2010 by robinflynt

The BEST cranberry recipe ever! People who have never tried cranberries should try this - it will be loved!

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by pinkirishlace

This dessert/jello salad was outstanding! Very simple to prepare and looked so pretty when served. I will be preparing this often!

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by linsvin

Took longer than 45 minutes to set up, almost double. Carefully spoon over cream cheese mixture.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by Monarchsmomma

I could not find cranberry gelatin so I used cherry. I may use more of the cranberry sauce next time. Great recipe! Thanks!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by muffiebee1

Could you make this with jellied cranberry sauce for someone that can't eat the whole cranberry sauce because of the seeds?

Muffie

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by pugboyz_NE

I remember seeing this in Taste of Home sometime back.  Thanks for posting as a reminder.  Such a colorful dessert!

 

Sharon

 
 

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