Best 8 Moms Molded Fruit Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Mom's Molded Fruit Salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the refreshing sweetness of fruits, the tanginess of gelatin, and the delightful crunch of nuts. This classic dish is not only a visual spectacle but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. With variations like the vibrant Rainbow Fruit Salad, the creamy Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad, and the tropical Pineapple Fruit Salad, there's a recipe for every palate. Get ready to tantalize your senses and impress your guests with these delectable molded fruit salad recipes, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S SECRET CHERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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My mom always makes this for Thanksgiving and all of my siblings have carried on the tradition. The secret is in the topping.

Provided by Scott09

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

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
2 cups hot water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
3 bananas, sliced
1 ½ cups cold water
1 cup miniature marshmallows, or as needed
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin completely in 2 cups hot water and pour into desired mold. Mix crushed pineapple, bananas, and 1 1/2 cup cold water into gelatin mixture; top with miniature marshmallows. Chill until firm.
  • Whisk reserved pineapple juice, sugar, flour, and egg in a saucepan over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture almost comes to a simmer and becomes thick, about 5 minutes. Mix cream cheese into sauce, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to room temperature. Stir whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 56.5 g

MOM'S MOLDED FRUIT SALAD



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This has been a family favorite for decades. It's delish! Chilling time is cooking time. This salad keeps for several days, so you can make it ahead.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Fruit

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans)
1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package gelatin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Drain fruit, mix together and set aside.
  • Whip 1/2 pint cream, add 1/2 cup sugar and set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese and add mayonnaise and set aside.
  • Dissolve gelatine in lemon juice over hot water, then add to mayonnaise and cheese mixture.
  • Add fruit, then fold in whipped cream, marshmallows and nuts.
  • Pour into mold or 9X13, and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 26.4, Protein 4.6

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Mom's Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Sneed

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bananas, sliced
1/2 lb seedless grapes, halved
4 ounces maraschino cherries, halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained
1 can mandarin orange, well drained (may use fresh oranges)
2 golden delicious apples, cut in chunks
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 pint fresh whipping cream
almond extract

Steps:

  • Prepare fruits and put all together in a large bowl.
  • Mix whipping cream with 6 tsp of sugar and 1/4 tsp almond extract.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of cherry juice to make it a pretty pink and give it extra flavor.
  • Add marshmallows and whipped cream to fruit and chill until ready to serve.

CREAMY FRUIT MOLD



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Because it can be made ahead, a gelatin salad like this one, brimming with fruit and nuts, is so convenient. This salad (another old standby from the cooking show I watched years ago) comes out of the mold easily and looks very attractive when served. -Shirley Leister, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and gelatin. Add water, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth. Stir in fruit and pecans. Pour into a 1-qt. mold that has been coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOM'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD



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My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It makes an appearance every Thanksgiving.-Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
6 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 cup green grapes, halved
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup chopped dates, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar, orange juice and lemon juice; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until slightly thickened, about 1-1/2 hours. Fold in fruit. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray or a 2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm. If using a ring mold, unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts :

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is a family favorite handed down to me by my mother, Marjorie V. Hutchinson.

Provided by Beth Steinke

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 banana, diced
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
  • Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
  • Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

MOM G'S CRANBERRY JELL-O® SALAD



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A delicious alternative to cranberry relish. A colorful addition to the holiday table!

Provided by chefdeb

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3 ounce) packages lemon-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 ½ cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water in a bowl; stir in cold water. Chill in refrigerator until partially thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Chop cranberries in a food processor and mix sugar into cranberries, pulsing once or twice to combine. Let cranberry mixture stand a few minutes to let sugar dissolve. Stir cranberry mixture, pineapple, celery, and walnuts into gelatin. Pour into a gelatin mold or serving dish. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 127.9 mg, Sugar 49.5 g

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD



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This is a really simple fruit salad spotlighting more citrusy flavors. The sauce is really thin and the perfect balance of sweetness with a touch of savoriness. Even though it is really thin, it still coats the fruit and leaves a nice flavor. We loved the combination of fruits - not one fruit overpowers another. The sauce does...

Provided by Becky Graves

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 banana, sliced
1 apples, golden delicious, sliced
1 orange, peeled and sliced
1 c purple grapes, halved
1 c strawberries and/or kiwis, sliced
1 small lemon, juiced
1 small can pineapple tidbits, drained; reserve juice
SAUCE
1 pinch sugar
reserved pineapple juice
1 Tbsp mayonnaise

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all of the fruit in a medium bowl.
  • 2. Pour lemon juice over them; set aside.
  • 3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; stir well. Add pineapple juice a little at a time. The sauce should be a little thin, but not runny.
  • 4. Pour sauce over fruit; stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Chill salad and remove right before you're ready to eat (within 30 mins.- 1 hour or the bananas will go brown). Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm fruits: This will ensure that they hold their shape well in the mold and don't get too mushy.
  • Use a variety of colors and shapes: This will make your fruit salad more visually appealing.
  • Don't overcrowd the mold: Leave some space between the fruit pieces so that they can set properly.
  • Chill the fruit salad before serving: This will help it to firm up and make it easier to unmold.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fruit: This will help to prevent the fruit from getting bruised or crushed.
  • Be patient: It takes time for the fruit salad to set in the mold, so don't rush it.

Conclusion:

Molded fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh fruit. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, and picnics. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own molded fruit salad at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have a delicious and impressive dessert.

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