Cranberry-Pomegranate Ring
Bring a shimmering centerpiece to your table with this dazzling Cranberry-Pomegranate Ring! This vibrant, festive gelatin dessert is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart. It starts with cranberry-flavored gelatin mixed with bubbly lime sparkling water and rich pomegranate juice. Once thickened, it’s loaded with a refreshing mix of chopped cranberries, crunchy pomegranate seeds, and walnuts. Topped with creamy whipped topping, it's the perfect light, jewel-toned treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% pomegranate juice
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cranberry or cherry-flavored gelatin
- 1 can (12 fluid ounces) lime sparkling water
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries, thawed if necessary
- 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus additional for garnish (optional)
- 1.5 teaspoons lime zest
- 1.5 cups whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
In small saucepot, heat pomegranate juice to a boil over high heat. Place gelatin in large bowl; whisk in pomegranate juice until dissolved. Stir in sparkling water; cover and refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until thickened. In food processor, pulse cranberries until small pieces remain. Stir pomegranate arils, walnuts, lime zest and cranberries into gelatin mixture; pour into 5-cup ring mold or 6-cup Bundt® pan. Cover mold tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 3 hours or until set. To release ring, gently run thin, flexible spatula around inside edge of ring; dip bottom of pan in hot water for 3 seconds. Place plate over pan; invert to release ring. Cut ring into 12 slices; serve topped with whipped topping and walnuts, if desired.