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I made this for Thanksgiving and was greatly disappointed by the result. Be careful to use a LARGE package of jello and not the regular small box, which is what I did. The flavor was excellent but it lacked the lovely presentation that I was going for. I will definitely make it again and not make the same mistake. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Yes, I too have been making this for over 20 years! And yes, It was called St. Tropez Holiday Cranberry mousse. Fantastic recipe! My family looks forward to every year for Thanksgiving dinner. I put it in a trifle bowl. I use Raspberry jello & pecans. I double the pecans. DELICIOUS!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueScissors"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this salad for years ... originally found it in a magazine submitted by Dole ... they called it St. Tropez Holiday Cranberry mousse.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFish"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this cranberry recipe for years. It was published in BH&G years ago. I omit the nuts and change up the jello flavor from time to time. Raspberry, cherry, and cranberry jello all taste great. My family would be horribly disappointed if I didn't make this at holiday dinners.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCandy"},"reviewBody":"This just wasn't great ??. It tasted mostly of pineapple. I might try it again and omit the pineapple juice. We couldn't taste the lemon, cranberry, or cherry jello at all!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I have been searching for gelatin moose recipes that do NOT contain Cool Whip.here is a delightful one. wonderful mouth feel and taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"OMGosh, this salad is a \"must have\" on my Christmas Dinner table. So easy to prepare.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCocktail"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a Christmas potluck. Everyone loved it. This recipe is a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"I just had the ingredients on hand except for the walnuts and it was a hit. I will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePin"},"reviewBody":"This is delicious. I followed the recipe to a \"T\". I love a sweet cranberry sauce and something unique and this is just absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGoggles"},"reviewBody":"
This is so light and refreshing after a holiday meal. A tradition in our family.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlame"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! I saw on some forums people asking if increasing strawberry to offset possible tartness was necessary. I don't think so, it's nicely balanced as is! Will make again :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCone"},"reviewBody":"very good as a dessert \/salad. I used the jellied cranberry sauce and beat it into the jello mixture as the whole berry was unavailable. 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