Best 8 Apricot Dream Jello Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with Apricot Dream Jello Salad, a delectable dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of apricots, tangy cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping. This classic salad is a delightful treat, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing summer dessert. With variations like the Dreamy Apricot Delight and the No-Bake Apricot Cream Pie, there's an Apricot Dream Jello Salad recipe for every occasion. Indulge in a burst of fruity goodness with these easy-to-follow recipes that offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

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APRICOT GELATIN SALAD



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I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. - Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) apricot or orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple to gelatin and set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture; chill until partially set, stirring occasionally. Stir in apricots and walnuts. Fold in whipped topping. pour into a 13x9-in. dish. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT SALAD



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This is a great salad for the holidays due to the very festive orange color.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) package apricot flavored Jell-O® mix
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
2 (4 ounce) jars apricot baby food
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and mix until dissolved. Remove from heat, add baby food and pineapple with juice. Stir, set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, mix together until smooth. Pour into fruit mixture and whisk together.
  • Stir in pecans and pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Refrigerate until chilled. Top with thawed whipped topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecans to decorate and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 35 g

~ APRICOT DREAM ~



~ Apricot Dream ~ image

A delightful sweet & tart treat.This can be served as a dessert or salad. My mom always served with turkey or pork, but I think it works well with anything. Enjoy

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -- 17 oz can, apricots in heavy syrup - diced
1 - 8 oz crushed pineapple and juice
1 - 8 oz softened cream cheese - cut into small chunks
1 small box, peach or apricot jello
2 c cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, add pineapple, apricots and juices, jello. Mix well, bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Stir in pieces of cream cheese, not all will dissolve, some small pieces will remain, this is normal.
  • 3. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until almost set, stir in cool whip and spread into an 11 x 7 dish. Refrigerate until ccompletely set. Serve with more whipped cream if desired.
  • 4. This can be served as a salad or dessert. My mom always served with turkey or pork.

APRICOT JELLO SALAD



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Make and share this Apricot Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shari Jones

Categories     Gelatin

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28 ounce) can canned apricots, cut-up
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 -3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (6 ounce) package apricot gelatin or 1 (6 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups Cool Whip
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bottom:.
  • Drain appricots and pineapple, reserve liquid.
  • Dissolve jello in 2 cups hot water.
  • Add marshmellows and stir until melted.
  • Add 1 cup of reserved liquid.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and put in a 9X13inch pan.
  • Refrigerate until set.
  • Topping:.
  • Put 1 cup reserved liquid in a sauce pan, heat.
  • Mix the sugar and flour, add to liquid.
  • Add 1 beaten egg.
  • Cook to boiling until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter (margarine).
  • Cool then add 2 cups cool whip (dream whip).
  • Cover the bottom with the topping & refrigerate. Sprinkle with cheese (Optional).

APRICOT DREAM JELLO SALAD



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This is a family favorite, especially at holiday time. No big family get-together is complete without this dish. It looks lovely from a mold. Fast and simple, the hardest part of this is finding the apricot Jello. You can cut calories in this dish by using sugar free, low fat ingredients. They work just as well.

Provided by Debbie Stephens

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg apricot jello (small boxes)
1 can(s) # 15 can crushed pineapple in juice
1 c buttermilk
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry Jello and pineapple in medium sized sauce pan. Heat to simmer and stir until jello is well dissolved. Set off heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • 2. Stir buttermilk into jello mixture.
  • 3. Mix whipped topping into jello mixture.
  • 4. Stir in pecans.
  • 5. Pour into 9x9 pan or into jello mold. Chill for 24 hours before serving.

APRICOT CONGEALED SALAD



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I love "jello" salads, especially in the summer. This one is light, fluffy and looks as good as it tastes (and you can't taste the buttermilk). I take it to my office when we have our "food fest" and I never have any to bring home!

Provided by Lizzybob

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (3 ounce) box apricot gelatin
1 cup buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1/2 cup walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat crushed pineapple and jello until dissolved.
  • Refrigerate until cooled.
  • Add buttermilk, cool whip and nuts.
  • Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2.1

APRICOT-PINEAPPLE DREAM



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My aunt gave me this recipe ten years ago, when we were celebrating Christmas at her house. I have made it every year since then, and now my family considers it one of our traditions. The secret ingredient is baby food. This looks so pretty on the table. The color is fabulous. It's also great for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Sue Howell

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 6h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food

Steps:

  • Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 132.6 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

APRICOT JELLO SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



Apricot Jello Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-2122

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3 oz) pkg apricot or peach gelatin
1 can crushed pineapple, including juice
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) pkg of cream cheese (can be light)
1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip (can be fat free)
1 cup chooped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix Jello, boiling water and sugar together. Let partially set. Blend cream cheese with juice of pineapple. Add cream cheese mixture and Cool Whip to thickened Jello. Fold in pineapple and nuts. Pour into 9 X 13 inch pan. Let set.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apricots for the best flavor. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use frozen or canned apricots, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • To make the jello salad ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight. You can also freeze the jello salad for up to 2 weeks.
  • When you're ready to serve the jello salad, unmold it onto a serving plate. You can garnish it with additional apricot halves, whipped cream, or chopped nuts.
  • Apricot dream jello salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up fresh apricots.

Conclusion:

Apricot dream jello salad is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the creamy jello and whipped cream topping make it extra special. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight dessert, apricot dream jello salad is sure to please everyone.

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