Best 3 Crown Jewel Salad Recipes

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**Crown Jewel Salad: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Crunchy Textures**

Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece—the Crown Jewel Salad. This delightful dish tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures, making it a true standout at any gathering. Featuring juicy pineapple, succulent mandarin oranges, crisp celery, and crunchy walnuts, this salad offers a refreshing burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise dressing and garnished with maraschino cherries, it's a feast for the eyes and the palate. This recipe, along with variations such as the Waldorf Salad and Ambrosia Salad, promises to elevate your next potluck, picnic, or family dinner to new heights. Get ready to impress your guests with the Crown Jewel Salad, a dish that lives up to its name as a true culinary gem.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CROWN JEWEL GELATIN PIE



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"This colorful pie-an old family favorite-couldn't be easier for busy holiday cooks to make. The rich stained-glass look of gelatin cubes adds a festive note." -Elaine Augustine, Manchester, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water, divided
2 cups cold water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 package (3 ounces) black cherry gelatin
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Pour into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Repeat with lime and black cherry gelatin, using two more loaf pans. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut each into 1/2-in. cubes. , In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add strawberry gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add remaining cold water. Transfer to large bowl. Refrigerate until thickened but not firm, about 1-1/4 hours. , In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into strawberry gelatin mixture. Gently stir in cubed gelatin. Spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CROWN JEWEL DESSERT



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Make and share this Crown Jewel Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ellen Brody

Categories     Pie

Time 6h

Yield 2 store boughten graqham crust, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
4 cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup melted margarine
2 envelopes Dream Whip
1/4 cup milk (optional)
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, beaten with the milk until fluffy (optional)

Steps:

  • prepare the three flavors of gelatin separately, using l cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each.
  • Pour each flavor into an 8 inch square pan.
  • Chill until firm or overnight.
  • Then combine the lemon gelatin, sugar and remaining l cup boiling water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved.
  • Stir in pineapple juice.
  • Chill until slightly thickened (about l hr. l5 minutes.) Meanwhile mix the crumbs and melted butter; press into bottom of 9 inch spring form pan (I buy ready made graham crusts).
  • Cut the firm gelatins into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Then prepare whipped topping mix as directed on package,blend with lemon gelatin.
  • Fold in gelatin cubes.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Chill at least 5 hours or overnight.
  • If desired, spread additional prepared whipped topping or whipped cream on top and sides.
  • (This makes two if you use store bought crusts).
  • ---------CROWNJEWEL CHEESE DESSERT----- Prepare Crown Jewel dessert, subsituting cream cheese for the whipped topping.

CROWN JEWEL DESSERT



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Long live the queen of desserts - Crown Jewel Dessert! Orange, lime and strawberry gelatin cubes suspended in creamy pink gelatin is a dessert classic. When sliced, this Crown Jewel Dessert shimmers like jewels.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 9h30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin, divided
1 qt. (4 cups) boiling water, divided
2 cups cold water, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare lime, orange and 1 package strawberry gelatin separately as directed on package, using 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 cup cold water for each. Pour each flavor gelatin into separate 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
  • Add remaining boiling water to remaining dry strawberry gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in remaining cold water. Refrigerate 45 min. or until slightly thickened.
  • Cut gelatin in each square pan into 1/2-inch cubes. Add 1-1/2 cups of each flavor gelatin to thickened strawberry gelatin in bowl along with half the COOL WHIP; stir gently until blended. Pour into 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining gelatin cubes and COOL WHIP until ready to use.
  • Unmold dessert onto plate; top with remaining COOL WHIP.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured, prepped, and within reach.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest possible ingredients for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Chill Thoroughly: Chill the salad thoroughly before serving; this helps the flavors meld and makes it more refreshing.
  • Layer Carefully: Layer the salad carefully to create an attractive presentation.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Garnish with fresh herbs, nuts, or a drizzle of dressing for an extra touch of elegance.

Conclusion:

Crown Jewel Salad is a stunning and delectable dish that is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests. With its layers of fresh, vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips for the best results, and enjoy this delicious and visually appealing dish!

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