Best 9 Apricot Dream Jello Salad Recipes

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Apricot Dream Jello Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This classic salad combines the sweetness of apricots with the smooth texture of jello and the tang of sour cream. It is a simple yet elegant dish that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. Served chilled, this salad is a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day or to add a touch of sweetness to any meal. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, Apricot Dream Jello Salad is sure to be a hit!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT JELLO SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



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

Provided by jeswes54

Categories     Gelatin

Time 20m

Yield 1 9 x 11 pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages orange Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can apricots in juice, reserve juice
1 cup apricot juice
1 (12 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup apricot juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) package Dream Whip

Steps:

  • Boil 2 cups water, and add jello till dissolved. Add 1 cup cold apricot juice. Chop the canned apricots fine and add with the remaining juice from the canned fruit to the jello. Add the crushed pineapple. Pour into 9 x 11 cake pan or your favorite jello mold. Chill till set.
  • Prepare topping to spread on jello when set. Mix together in a saucepan:1 cup apricot juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg beaten slightly, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cook over med. - low heat till thickened. Add prepared pkg. of Dream Whip. Spread over chilled jello.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2955.1, Fat 96, SaturatedFat 84.9, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 1177.1, Carbohydrate 511.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 476, Protein 35.7

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 JELL-O SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 units salad
12 ounces orange jello
2 cups water
1 cans apricot halves
1 cans pineapple
1 cups fruit
1.5 cups marshmallows
1 units topping
0.5 cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 cups fruit juice
1 units eggs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups whip
0.5 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • SALAD:
  • Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water, add 1 cup fruit juice. Set aside to cool. Stir in apricots, pineapple and marshmallows. Pour into 9x13 pan and refrigerate until firm.
  • TOPPING:
  • Combine sugar and flour. Stir in juice and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear. Add small amount to beaten egg, then stir egg into mixture and cook thoroughly. Add butter and set aside to cool.
  • When cool, fold in Cool Whip and spread over Jell-O. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and refrigerate.

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

APRICOT GELATIN SALAD



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This is a great refreshing summer recipe, however it can be used all year long. It is a favorite of our family. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Provided by Nana

Categories     Salad

Time 10h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (3 ounce) packages apricot-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O®)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
4 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Combine gelatin and marshmallows in a bowl; add boiling water and set aside until gelatin and marshmallows are dissolved. Stir pineapple and bananas into gelatin mixture and pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Refrigerate until set and firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Combine sugar, egg, butter, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and beat cream cheese into mixture using an electric mixer until smooth. Refrigerate topping until completely cooled, at least 15 minutes. Fold whipped topping into topping and spread over gelatin mixture; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 207.9 mg, Sugar 60.8 g

APRICOT JELLO SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by jannycerv

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. orange Jello
1 c. boiling water
1 c. apricot nectar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (9 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix Jello, water and nectar until dissolved. Chill until firm. Blend cream cheese and pineapple; spread on top. Sprinkle nuts over. Chill and cut in squares.

Tips:

  • To make sure your jello salad sets properly, use cold ingredients and a chilled bowl.
  • If you don't have time to chill the apricots, you can use frozen apricots instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can use any type of jello flavor you like, but lemon, orange, or lime are classic choices.
  • If you want a sweeter salad, add more sugar to the jello mixture.
  • For a more tart salad, add more lemon juice to the jello mixture.
  • You can also add other fruits to this salad, such as pineapple, peaches, or strawberries.
  • Garnish the salad with whipped cream, fresh mint, or sliced almonds before serving.

Conclusion:

Apricot Dream Jello Salad is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. With its creamy texture and sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give Apricot Dream Jello Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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