Hello Spring! Very Pretty Molded Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Hello Spring! Very Pretty Molded Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons walnuts, minced; 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin; 3 ½ cups pineapple juice, divided; 2 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¾ cup fresh strawberries, sliced; ½ cup celery, thinly sliced; green leaf lettuce leaf; pineapple slice (optional); strawberry, fan (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons walnuts, minced
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 ½ cups pineapple juice, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¾ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
½ cup celery, thinly sliced
green leaf lettuce leaf
pineapple slice (optional)
strawberry, fan (optional)

1
Combine cream cheese and walnuts, stir well, and shape into 1/2-inch balls.
2
Cover and chill.
3
In medium saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over pineapple juice, let stand one minute.
4
Add remaining pineapple juice, sugar, salt and lemon juice.
5
Cook over medium heat until gelatin dissolves, stirring constantly.
6
Chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white.
7
Now, fold in strawberries, celery and reserved cream cheese balls.
8
Spoon into a lightly oiled 5-cup mold.
9
Cover and chill overnight, or until firm.
10
Unmold onto a lettuce-lined serving platter.
11
If desired, garnish with pineapple slices and a strawberry fan.

284

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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: 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons walnuts, minced, 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin, 3 ½ cups pineapple juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Hello Spring! Very Pretty Molded Fruit 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!

Hello Spring! Very Pretty Molded Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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