Cherry Cranberry Jello Recipe

A festive and easy-to-make cherry cranberry jello mold, the perfect kid-friendly side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner! This vibrant dessert requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor, combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of cherries for a delightful treat the whole family will love. Impress your guests with this stunning and delicious no-bake recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 298.2 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Cranberry Jello

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How to Make Cherry Cranberry Jello

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 (3 ounce) package of cherry-flavored gelatin until completely dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Meanwhile, slice 1 (12 ounce) can of jellied cranberry sauce into small pieces.
  5. Add the cooled cherry gelatin mixture to a blender.
  6. Add the sliced cranberry sauce to the blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Add 1 cup of sour cream to the blender and blend until well combined.
  8. Pour the mixture into a 6-cup mold or individual serving dishes.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

25g

Carbs

15g