Holiday Fruit And Nut Mold Recipes

FESTIVE FRUIT GELATIN MOLD

Steps:

• Prepare the gelatin mix according to the package instructions, using the seltzer in place of the cold water. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a mandarin followed by a blackberry in the grooves of a 2.1-quart fluted bundt pan. Repeat to form a circle. Pour in just enough of the gelatin to cover the fruit (about 1 1/2 cups). Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours, leaving the remainder of the gelatin mix on the counter.
• Sprinkle the blueberries in an even layer over the firm gelatin. Cover with the remaining mandarin oranges. Top with the remaining blackberries. Pour the remaining gelatin mixture over the fruit. Chill until firm, at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
• When ready to serve, place the gelatin mold in a bowl of warm water for 2 minutes to loosen. Invert onto a circular serving platter. Fill the center of the mold with fresh berries to serve.

CRANBERRY FRUIT MOLD

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatins in boiling water. Gently stir in ginger ale. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Stir in grapes and oranges. Transfer to a 5-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Invert onto a serving plate.

GREEK FRUIT AND NUT MOLD

Steps:

• Make first layer: Empty packet of lemon jello into a bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Allow jello to soften a bit and then whisk until gelatin has completely melted. Add buttermilk and place in refrigerator to start setting. After about 1 hour, add diced peaches and mix. Pour into a bundt pan and place in refrigerator.
• Make second layer: Empty 1 1/2 packets of strawberry jello in a large bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water. Allow jello to soften a bit and then whisk until gelatin has completely melted. Add 1 cup orange juice and whisk in 2 cups greek yoghurt. Place bowl in refrigerator to start setting. After about 1 hour, gently mix in sliced bananas and toasted nuts. Pour over first layer in bundt pan and put into refrigerator for atleast 4 hours to set properly.
• Unmold by dipping bundt pan quickly into a larger container containing hot water, and then turning out onto a platter.

CREAMY FRUIT MOLD

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and gelatin. Add water, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth. Stir in fruit and pecans. Pour into a 1-qt. mold that has been coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

TRIPLE CRANBERRY SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water; stir in cranberry juice. Refrigerate until slightly thickened. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the whipped topping until blended. Fold into the gelatin mixture. Fold in walnuts, celery and cranberries., Pour into a 3-qt. ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.