![]() ![]() (How’s that for a reason?) I have never used them! However, I didn’t want to part with the memories they always evoke when I see them at the back of a kitchen shelf. Thank you! In about 1981 I bought some lightweight metal, individual gelatin molds, because they reminded me of the desserts a former landlady made for her woman’s club tea parties, in the 1960’s. Like the bundt pan that was used in this recipe? You can buy one here: 10 Inch Standard Bundt Pan.Notes & tips for this creamy lime jello mold Because of all of this, I can’t recommend freezing this dessert.įor best results, plan on enjoying this jello salad while it’s still fresh. The mayonnaise in this recipe is also a concern, as emulsions are notorious for not being not freezer-friendly due to ingredient separation. While jello can technically be frozen, the freezing and thawing process will change the consistency in such a way (grainy texture) that it may become offputting and unenjoyable to eat. Can you freeze jello salad?īad news here, guys. For example, if you used fresh fruit, plan to keep it for no more than four days. However, how long your jello salad lasts will ultimately depend on the fillings you’ve chosen. How long can jello last once made?Īs a general rule, homemade jello can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to seven days. To ensure the best presentation, I recommend making this salad up to 24 hours in advance after the jello salad is ready to eat (so the eight-hour chilling time had already passed). ![]() Can you make this in advance?Ĭertainly! Jello salad is great for whipping up ahead of time. Jello is not solid and is nowhere near as forgiving as cake, so you’ll have more luck with round, sloping corners and designs on your bundt pan. To make things easier, I would recommend avoiding any bundt pans with intricate designs or sharp edges. This is what most standard, 10-inch bundt pans can hold. You can use any style or design of bundt pan that you’d like, so long as the bundt pan can hold about 16 cups (or four quarts). So if you like the sorbet flavor, you should also like it as a jello salad. The lime jello actually ends up tasting like sorbet, and I’m sure a similar effect will happen with a different flavor. However, I do feel I should say that I’ve only tried this recipe using lime jello. Just keep the jello flavor in mind when picking your filling options. Yes! If you feel you would like the flavor combination better if it was cherry (or strawberry or grape or any other flavor), then yes, you can definitely try that. Fresh fruit, like strawberries, grapes, oranges, raspberries, etcĬan cherry jello be substituted for lime?.All you have to do is make sure you use no more than six cups total and that all ingredients are thoroughly drained or patted dry. However, if you’d like to customize your jello salad, feel free to use a combination of any of the following ingredients. This recipe calls for about six cups of fruit cocktail, which is sort of a catch-all for the most popular jello salad ingredients. What fillings can you add to a jello mold? Just add this extra amount in when the recipe calls for cream cheese and ignore the step for adding the mayonnaise. It only helps add consistency and creaminess.īut if you just can’t handle the idea of mayonnaise touching jello, you can substitute it for another three or four ounces of cream cheese. Yep, there absolutely is mayonnaise in this jello mold – but it doesn’t dominate the flavor. Fruit cocktail and chopped pecans – To add more fruity flavor and a delicate crunch.Mayonnaise – For more consistency and creaminess.Lime gelatin and water – The star of the show! For the delicious lime JELL-O base that makes this dessert so popular.It’s also what gives this jello mold its opaque, pale green color. Cream cheese – For creating a creamy texture.In order to make your own retro jello salad, you’ll need the following ingredients: You have my word on this: this lime jello salad has lasted the test of time because it’s equal parts sweet, flavorful, and a great conversation piece. Yes, this jello salad does have mayonnaise, and it’s all the more delicious for it. I’ve been on a bit of a retro recipe kick lately, and there’s nothing quite so retro as a classic jello mold.Īnd this specific recipe really caught my eye not only for the festive look, but also due to the interesting ingredients.īecause, you see, not only is this salad flavored with lime jello, but the creamy look is due to a dash of cream cheese… and mayonnaise. How do you make creamy lime jello salad?.Notes & tips for this creamy lime jello mold.Can cherry jello be substituted for lime?.What fillings can you add to a jello mold?. ![]()
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