Best 5 Ginger Cookie And Cream Cheese Pear Salad Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Ginger Cookie and Cream Cheese Pear Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This delightful salad combines the crunch of ginger cookies, the creamy richness of cream cheese, the sweetness of ripe pears, and the tangy zest of lemon dressing, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Alongside this main recipe, discover variations that cater to your dietary preferences, including a vegan-friendly Ginger Cookie and Avocado Pear Salad, a gluten-free Ginger Snap and Cream Cheese Pear Salad, and a low-carb Ginger Cookie and Almond Butter Pear Salad. Each variation offers a unique twist while maintaining the essence of this refreshing and satisfying salad.
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PRETTY PEAR SALAD
Sweetened cream cheese is a simple and satisfying way to dress up canned pears. Plus, they look so pretty on the table. For a different twist, you can use canned peaches in place of the pears.-Barb Marshall, Pickerington, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain the pear halves, reserving 1 tablespoon of syrup. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and reserved syrup until smooth. Fill pear halves; top with grapes.
Nutrition Facts :
GINGER CREAM COOKIES
Soft ginger cookie. Tastes better after a few days in storage. My mom's recipe.
Provided by Jeannie Green
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream the shortening, sugar, egg, molasses and water. Mix in the flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 186.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
LAYERED PEAR-CREAM CHEESE MOLD
This pretty lime gelatin mold has two layers. Both are studded with pears and one is made with cream cheese and pecans. Serve as a salad or dessert.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain pears, reserving liquid. Add enough water to liquid to measure 1-1/2 cups; bring to boil in small saucepan. Chop pears; set aside.
- Stir boiling liquid into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold ginger ale and lemon juice. Pour 1 cup of the gelatin into 5-cup mold. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Arrange some of the pears in mold, pushing into gelatin in mold.
- Meanwhile, gradually add remaining gelatin to cream cheese in large bowl, mixing with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Stir in remaining pears and pecans. Spoon over gelatin layer in mold.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
GINGER COOKIE AND CREAM CHEESE PEAR SALAD
Easy, flavorful and just so unique. This goes great with roasted pork, chops, grilled chicken, or just about anything. It makes a wonderful starter salad. I wish I knew who invented this, but looked around on the web and so so many versions. This - was the - base of this recipe and then a few changes. But it came from a small town Mississippi cookbook while visiting a few years ago. I love it.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Pears
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 Individual Salads, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gingersnaps -- Just add all the cookies to a baggie and crush with a rolling pin or meat mallet. You can also use a food processor, but the baggie is so much easier. About 2/3 will go to the cream cheese dressing and 1/3 for a garnish. Just set to the side.
- Cream Cheese Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise and add 2/3 rd's of the ginger snaps, Mix well to combine. Set to the side room temperature.
- Dressing -- Mix the honey, orange juice and shallot. Once again, set to the side.
- Pears -- Peel the pears and cut into wedges.
- Salad -- In a medium size bowl, add the iceberg, romaine and a couple of tablespoons of the dressing and toss lightly.
- Plating -- For each plate, add the dressed lettuce, then top with 1 pear (or about 8 slices per plate) sliced in wedges and plated in a spiral around the center of the plate. Then, in the center add a spoon of the cream cheese mixture. Drizzle a little of the dressing over the pears and top with the chopped pecans and remaining gingerbread cookies.
- ENJOY! It is a sweet starter salad but it is absolutely great with the tangy cream cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 321.4, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 29.2, Protein 8.6
PEAR COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! -Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe pears. - If you don't have ginger cookies, you can use graham crackers or vanilla wafers. - You can also use other types of fruit in this salad, such as apples, grapes, or berries. - If you want a sweeter salad, you can add a little honey or maple syrup to the dressing. - For a more tangy salad, you can add a little lemon juice or vinegar to the dressing. - This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.Conclusion:
This Ginger Cookie and Cream Cheese Pear Salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this salad a try!
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