Cream Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pineapple; 1 pkg. lemon flavored gelatin; 1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin; 2 tbsp. water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/4 cup chopped pimento; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 6 marshmallows, quartered; 1 cup whipping cream; 6 oz. cream cheese; 1/8 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

2 cups crushed pineapple
1 pkg. lemon flavored gelatin
1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp. water
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped pimento
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 stalk celery, chopped
6 marshmallows, quartered
1 cup whipping cream
6 oz. cream cheese
1/8 tsp. salt

1
Drain juice from pineapple and add water to make 2 cups; heat to boiling.
2
Pour over lemon flavored gelatin and unflavored gelatin, which has been softened in cold water; stir until dissolved.
3
Add lemon juice and salt; mix thoroughly.
4
Cool until partially set.
5
Add pineapple which has been mixed with cream cheese, pimento, nuts, and celery.
6
Add marshmallows.
7
Fold in whipped cream.
8
Pour into mold which has been rinsed in cold water.
9
Let stand in a cold place 12 hours.

436

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups crushed pineapple, 1 pkg. lemon flavored gelatin, 1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin, 2 tbsp. water, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cream Cheese Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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