Shelly's Recipe

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY SALAD

Category: Jello

2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce and remaining water; add gelatin mixture and lemon juice. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup whipped cream; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over gelatin mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 12 servings.