Helens Christmas Cranberry Delight Food

FLUFFY CRANBERRY DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until berries burst. Strain through a food mill or sieve into a large bowl. , Stir in the gelatin, lemon juice and orange juice. Cool until mixture coats the back of a spoon. , In a small bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cranberry mixture. Chill until set.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Stir cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, lime juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and lime zest together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a simmer until cranberries pop, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Transfer cooled sauce to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Garnish with a pinch of orange zest to serve.

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet. , In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 12-15 minutes. Add lemon juice. Press cranberry mixture through a food mill into a small bowl; discard pulp and seeds. Set aside. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Spoon 1/4 cup topping over filling; cut through filling with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Pour remaining topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate cheesecake overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.

CRANBERRY DELIGHT

Steps:

• Dissolve jello in boiling water.
• Stir in orange juice.
• In a seperate bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and apple.
• Add cranberry blend to jello mixture.
• Stir in pecans.
• Pour into 1 1/2 qt serving dish. Refridgerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

CHRISTMAS DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients into a large pot or container.
• Tie cloves and cinnamon into cheesecloth and add to wine mixture.
• Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove and dispose of spice bag.
• Can be served hot or cold with an orange slice, if desired.

HELEN'S CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine cranberries and pineapple in a bowl and toss lightly.
• Mix Jello with 1 cup of hot water, stir until dissolved.
• Add the Port wine and the fruit mixture and pour into a 9X13 inch glass pan and refrigerate until set firmly (about 3 hours).
• Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature while waiting on the Jello to firm. Blend with 1 cup of sour cream.
• Spread the softened cream cheese evenly onto the Jello mixture and top with chopped walnuts.
• For best results chill about 1 hour before serving.
• Will keep under plastic wrap about 3 days.
• Enjoy and Merry Christmas!