Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Cranberry Squares



Ingredients

Base
2 (3-ounce) packages raspberry-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2/3 cup orange juice
2 cups sugar
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
Topping
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup miniature marshmallows


Directions
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine half of cranberries and 1/3 cup orange juice in 5-cup blender container or food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Cover; blend at High speed, scraping sides often, 1-2 minutes or until well chopped. Repeat with remaining cranberries and orange juice. Place chopped cranberries into bowl.
  • Stir cranberry mixture and all remaining base ingredients into dissolved gelatin mixture. Pour into ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Cover; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight or until set.
  • Beat cream cheese in bowl at medium speed until well mixed. Add whipping cream; beat at low speed until well mixed. Beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in marshmallows. 
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cranberry gelatin. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into squares. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.

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