This classic Josephine’s Pineapple Salad is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that combines sweet crushed pineapple with a rich cream cheese and gelatin base. The mixture is folded into light whipped cream for a fluffy, airy texture that sets into a delicate, sliceable salad. Topped with bright red cherries, it offers a perfect balance of tart fruit and sweet dairy. Ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish to heavy meals, this recipe requires no oven time and sets beautifully in the refrigerator. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing treat that brings a touch of vintage charm to any table.
Josephine’S Pineapple Salad
Description
This classic Josephine's Pineapple Salad is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that combines sweet crushed pineapple with a rich cream cheese and gelatin base. The mixture is folded into light whipped cream for a fluffy, airy texture that sets into a delicate, sliceable salad. Topped with bright red cherries, it offers a perfect balance of tart fruit and sweet dairy. Ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish to heavy meals, this recipe requires no oven time and sets beautifully in the refrigerator. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, crowd-pleasing treat that brings a touch of vintage charm to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak the mold you intend to use in cold water and set it aside.
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Mix the unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of water and let it stand to soften.
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In a saucepan, heat the crushed pineapple (including syrup) and cream cheese over low heat until the cheese is completely dissolved, being careful not to boil the mixture.
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Stir the softened gelatin into the warm pineapple mixture until fully dissolved.
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Allow the pineapple mixture to cool to room temperature.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
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Once the pineapple mixture has cooled, gently fold in the whipped cream.
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Pour the combined mixture into the prepared mold.
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Refrigerate the salad overnight until firm.
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Unmold the salad onto a serving plate and decorate with sliced or halved cherries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 50.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.0g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 10.0g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The original recipe lists ingredients in the directions that are missing from the ingredient list. For this recipe, you will need: 1/2 pint heavy cream, 1 package (4 oz) cream cheese, 1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar, and sliced/halved cherries for garnish.
Ensure the pineapple mixture is cooled before adding the whipped cream, otherwise the cream may melt and lose its volume.
Do not boil the pineapple and cream cheese mixture, as high heat can break the emulsion and affect the setting of the gelatin.
For easier unmolding, briefly dip the bottom of the mold in warm water for a few seconds before inverting.
