Cranberry Star Mold

Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
A festive, gelatinous cranberry dessert with tropical pineapple accents, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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This classic Cranberry Star Mold is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that combines the tart brightness of cranberries with the sweet juiciness of crushed pineapple. The result is a visually striking, jiggly centerpiece that offers a refreshing contrast to richer holiday mains. It’s incredibly easy to assemble, requiring only a few pantry staples and a star-shaped mold for that special presentation. Serve it chilled for a light, elegant finish to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebratory meal where a touch of retro charm is welcome.

Cranberry Star Mold

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 4013.4

Description

This classic Cranberry Star Mold is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that combines the tart brightness of cranberries with the sweet juiciness of crushed pineapple. The result is a visually striking, jiggly centerpiece that offers a refreshing contrast to richer holiday mains. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to assemble, requiring only a few pantry staples and a star-shaped mold for that special presentation. Serve it chilled for a light, elegant finish to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebratory meal where a touch of retro charm is welcome.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain one 9-ounce can of crushed pineapple, reserving the syrup.
  2. Add boiling water to the reserved pineapple syrup to equal 1 cup of liquid.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel and the cranberry sauce until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased star-shaped mold.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set.
  6. Unmold onto a serving plate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 4013.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 454.0g699%
Saturated Fat 31.8g159%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cranberry, pineapple, jello, gelatin, star, mold, dessert, holiday, christmas, thanksgiving, no-bake, chilled, fruit, retro, classic
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