Best 11 Apricot Cream Cheese Salad Recipes

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Apricot cream cheese salad is a delectable dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of apricots with the creamy richness of cream cheese. Its vibrant orange hue and delightful texture make it a perfect addition to any special occasion or gathering. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist, there are numerous variations of this salad to suit every taste. From simple combinations of fresh apricots and cream cheese to more elaborate versions incorporating whipped cream, nuts, and spices, the possibilities are endless. Discover the best recipe for apricot cream cheese salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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APRICOT SALAD



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Colorful gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children didn't know if it should be a salad or dessert, with its smooth texture and delicate flavor.-Fae Fisher, Callao, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (3 ounces each) apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole milk
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1-3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
Canned apricots and fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk until smooth. Stir in gelatin. Add pineapple, mixing well. Refrigerate., When mixture begins to thicken, fold in whipped topping. Pour into a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with canned apricots and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g 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 CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINTS



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These always look so pretty on the cookie plates I give for Christmas.

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apricot preserves
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball, and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

APRICOT-AND-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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A new take on an old favorite, this modern riff on the apricot-cheese Danish skips the complicated layered dough of the original for a simple focaccia dough. And rather than forming individual pastries, it's baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and cut into squares. Another thing that makes this recipe easy on the cook, we use canned or jarred apricots rather than fresh.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (from 1 package)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon and a pinch sugar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves in heavy syrup, drained
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Beat on low speed while adding 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Slowly add flour while beating until mixture just comes together. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until dough is soft and elastic, 3 minutes.
  • Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer dough to pan; press to edges with your hands (being careful not to tear). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in lower third. Press dimple-like indentations all over dough with your fingers. Stir together cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; dot all over dough. Arrange 12 apricot halves on top in a 3-by-4 grid formation. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffed, 30 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown on top, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer with two large spatulas to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey and oil; let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.

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 CHEESE DELIGHT (ORANGE SALAD)



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I have been eating this since childhood and love it! "Cooking time" includes chilling time and is estimated. I normally make this the day before I need it.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories     Fruit

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 ounces canned apricots, chopped with juice
20 ounces crushed canned pineapple
6 ounces orange Jello gelatin
2 cups hot water
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces Cool Whip
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and save the juice for topping.
  • Dissolve Jello in the 2 cups of hot water.
  • Fold in apricots (with juice), drained pineapple, and marshmallows. Chill until firm.
  • To make the topping, combine sugar and flour in a saucepan.
  • Blend in egg and butter.
  • Add pineapple juice, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Fold in whipped cream, and spread topping over congealed salad.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese, and chill.

APRICOTS AND CREAM CHEESE CAKE



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This sweet apricot dessert is topped with decadent cream cheese frosting and is large enough to satisfy a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (15.5 oz) apricot halves in heavy syrup, well drained
1 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (5.5 oz) apricot nectar (about 2/3 cup)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup reserved apricot puree
5 soft, dried apricots
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 lemon leaves or rose leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3 (8- or 9-inch) round pans with shortening. Line pan bottoms with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper; grease again and lightly flour. In food processor bowl with metal blade, place canned apricots. Process 30 seconds or until smooth, scraping bowl after 15 seconds; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; beat on low speed until mixed. Measure 1/4 cup apricot puree; set aside. Add remaining apricot puree and apricot nectar to batter; beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread about 2 cups batter in each pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla and reserved puree. Beat on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups frosting into decorating bag fitted with medium star tip.
  • Place one cake layer on cake plate, top side down. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top. With decorating bag, pipe a wavy ring of frosting around outside top edge of cake, extending slightly over edge. Top with second layer, top side down. Repeat frosting and piping. Top with third layer, top side up. Frost top with remaining frosting; pipe edge. (Side of cake is not frosted.)
  • For garnish, separate 2 dried apricots into 4 halves. With rolling pin, roll each apricot half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1 1/2-inch diameter. Set aside. Roll remaining 3 apricots between plastic wrap to about 2-inch diameters. To form rose, roll one of the apricot halves into a tight roll (center of rose). Place remaining 3 apricot halves around roll to form petals, pinching at bottom to secure. Place larger apricot circles around smaller ones, pinching together at bottom to complete rose. Sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Place in center of cake. Place lemon leaves next to rose. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 63 g, TransFat 1 g

BREAD MACHINE APRICOT-CREAM CHEESE RING



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Let the bread machine take the guesswork out of mixing and kneading. The rest is sweet and easy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
1/4 to 1/ cup apricot preserves
1 egg, beaten, if desired
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except cream cheese, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, the preserves, beaten egg and almonds in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use Delay cycle.
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes on lightly floured surface. Mix cream cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons flour.
  • Grease round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches. Roll dough into 15-inch circle. Place in pan, letting side of dough hang over edge of pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough in pan; spoon preserves over cream cheese. Make cuts along edge of dough at 1-inch intervals to about 1/2 inch above cream cheese. Twist pairs of dough strips and fold over cream cheese. Cover and let rise in warm place 40 to 50 minutes or until almost double.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Brush beaten egg over dough. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE SALAD



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Oh my, this is a delicious jelled salad. It's almost celestial, you can hear the angels sing. Growing up, this was one of the fruit salads served at our big Sunday meal after church.

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h15m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (3 ounce) boxes apricot gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained & 1/2 cup juice RESERVED
2 -3 bananas
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 egg, well beaten
3 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • GELATIN BASE.
  • Mix jello and water and chill until syrupy (30 minutes est.).
  • Slice bananas 1/8" thick, half or quarter each slice to your preference in salads.
  • Combine bananas, drained pineapple and marshmallows into syrupy jello, mixing well.
  • Pour into 9x9 or 9x12 dish and chill until firm (several hours).
  • TOPPING.
  • In a sauce pan, mix together 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 2 T Butter, 2 T Flour, and 1 well beaten egg.
  • Cook on medium to medium-high heat until thick. Remove from burner.
  • Add 3 oz cream cheese from refrigerator stirring until dissolved in sauce pan.
  • Spread Topping evenly over congealed salad.
  • Chill some more for topping to set (1-2 hours).
  • Serve in squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 96.8, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 27.1, Protein 9

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.

APRICOT CREAMED CHEESE DIP



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
2-3 Tbsp apricot jam/preserve
2 scallions , thinly sliced
1 Tbsp garlic (minced or fresh)
Cooked crumbled bacon bits
Chopped red bell pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Soften creamed cheese.
  • Add apricot preserve. Add scallions. Mix in minced garlic. Add cooked and crumbled bacon or bacon bits.
  • If using, add chopped red bell pepper for color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe apricots. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use frozen or canned apricots, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have any cream cheese, you can substitute sour cream or yogurt.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, you can add more sugar or honey to taste.
  • This salad can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.

Conclusion:

Apricot Cream Cheese Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful salad, give Apricot Cream Cheese Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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