Molded Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Molded Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin; 2 cups boiling water; ½ cup heavy cream, whipped; 1 cup nuts, chopped; 1 cup grated American cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese; 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; ½ cup stuffed green olive, sliced; ¼ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ cup water; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best); 12-1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
2 cups boiling water
½ cup heavy cream, whipped
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup grated American cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup stuffed green olive, sliced
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
1 cup pineapple juice
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
12-1 cup whipping cream, whipped

1
For the salad dressing: Mix sugar, flour and salt together.
2
Add water and blend.
3
Pour into pineapple juice and cook for ten minutes over low heat, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
4
Pour over egg, stirring rapidly; return to heat and cook for 3 minutes longer.
5
Remove from heat and add lemon juice; cool in the refrigerator.
6
When ready to serve, thin with plain or whipped cream to desired consistency.
7
For the Salad: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and chill until it begins to thicken.
8
Whip until fluffy; fold in next five salad ingredients.
9
Spritz a ring mold with cooking spray (Pam), pour mixture in and chill until firm.
10
Unmold onto lettuce leaves and fill center with salad dressing.

2494

kcal

Calories

251

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin, 2 cups boiling water, ½ cup heavy cream, whipped, 1 cup nuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Molded 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.

Molded Cheese Salad

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