Green Gage Plum Salad

This nostalgic Green Gage Plum Salad is a delightful blend of sweet fruit and tangy cream cheese, set in a light gelatin matrix. Featuring canned green gage plums and rich grape juice, it offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors. The addition of lemon juice brightens the profile, while the cream cheese layer adds a luxurious, velvety contrast to the fruit gelatin. Ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet side dish for savory meals, this recipe brings a touch of vintage charm to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to assemble and requires no baking, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert or side for any occasion.

Cuisine: Latin American

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 40.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This nostalgic Green Gage Plum Salad is a delightful blend of sweet fruit and tangy cream cheese, set in a light gelatin matrix. Featuring canned green gage plums and rich grape juice, it offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors. The addition of lemon juice brightens the profile, while the cream cheese layer adds a luxurious, velvety contrast to the fruit gelatin. Ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet side dish for savory meals, this recipe brings a touch of vintage charm to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to assemble and requires no baking, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert or side for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 can (16-oz) green gage or purple plums
1/2 cup syrup from plums
2 cup grape juice
2 pk (3-oz) lemon gelatin
1/4 ts salt
1 ts lemon juice
2 pk (3-oz) cream cheese

Directions

1
Drain the canned plums, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup. Mash the plums slightly and set aside.
2
In a saucepan, heat the grape juice over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
3
Stir in the lemon gelatin packets until completely dissolved.
4
Mix in the reserved plum syrup, mashed plums, salt, and lemon juice.
5
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
6
Pour half of the gelatin mixture into a 1-1/2 quart mold. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
7
Allow the remaining gelatin mixture to cool until it thickens to the consistency of raw egg whites.
8
Beat the cream cheese into the thickened gelatin mixture until smooth and frothy.
9
Pour the cream cheese gelatin mixture over the firm layer in the mold. Chill until completely set.
10
Unmold onto a serving plate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 8.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 1.8g4%

* 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

Ensure the gelatin mixture cools to room temperature before adding the cream cheese to prevent melting.

The salad should be refrigerated for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to ensure both layers set properly.

Green gage plums can be substituted with purple plums if green gage are unavailable, though the color and flavor profile will differ slightly.

This recipe originates from "High Cotton Cookin'" by the Marvell Academy Mothers Association, Marvell, AR.

Keywords: green gage plums, gelatin salad, cream cheese, grape juice, layered salad, fruit salad, vintage recipe, potluck side, make ahead, chilled dessert, lemon gelatin, plum preserve, no bake, holiday side

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