Moms Molded Fruit Salad Recipes

MOM'S MOLDED SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water*Let it cool a bit, and add the mayonnaise.*Let it cool more, but not set. --This allows the mayonnaise to blend in evenly.
• When the gelatin is cool, add the remaining ingredients.*Partially freeze the pineapple and pecans before adding to the gelatin to help keep the ingredients in suspension. (If they are added while everything is warm, the pineapple and pecans settle a bit.)
• Pour into a mold or into a pretty bowl, and chill until set.Unmold onto a serving plate just prior to serving.
• Serve with extra pecan pieces, if desired.
• ** For a more "festive look" if molding the salad, add a few maraschino cherries to the bottom of the mold and freeze: then add the thick salad contents and when you unmold, the cherries provide a nice color contrast.

MOM'S MOLDED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit, mix together and set aside.
• Whip 1/2 pint cream, add 1/2 cup sugar and set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese and add mayonnaise and set aside.
• Dissolve gelatine in lemon juice over hot water, then add to mayonnaise and cheese mixture.
• Add fruit, then fold in whipped cream, marshmallows and nuts.
• Pour into mold or 9X13, and chill until set.

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
• Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
• Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
• Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

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.

MOLDED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring pineapple juice to the boiling point; add to gelatin and salt.
• Stir until dissolved.
• Cool; when it begins to congeal, fold in cheese and whipped cream.
• Pour into a mold or into individual molds and chill until firm.
• Unmold onto leaf lettuce when ready to serve .

MOLDED STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Add strawberries and pineapple. Strain, reserving liquid and fruit. Set aside 1 cup of the liquid at room temperature. , Pour fruit and remaining liquid into a 5-cup ring mold or 9-in. square pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. , Whisk sour cream and reserved liquid; pour over top of gelatin. Cover and refrigerate until set. , Slice and place on individual plates, or unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with lettuce and strawberries if desired.

MOLDED CRANBERRY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine reserved pineapple juice, cranberry juice cocktail and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin, stirring until it is completely dissolved. Break up cranberry sauce with a fork. Stir into gelatin mixture.
• Refrigerate until mixture begins to set. Stir in pineapple and celery. Pour into a 4-cup mold. Chill until firm.