CHERRY-PINEAPPLE BAVARIAN

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This recipe dates back to the 1950's. It is refreshing on a hot summer day.

Provided by Carol Jenkins @chj

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 package(s) knox gelatine
1/2 cup(s) cold water
1 can(s) crushed pineapple in syrup (20 oz.)
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/2 cup(s) maraschino cherries, sliced
1/4 cup(s) maraschino cherry juice
1 cup(s) whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Soften gelatine in cold water. Drain pineapple and save the crushed pineapple for step 3. Measure pineapple juice; add maraschino cherry juice and enough water to make a total of 1 and 1/2 cups.
  • Heat juice over low heat; add gelatine and stir until gelatine is dissolved. Stir in sugar, salt, lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into mixing bowl and chill until slightly thickened.
  • Beat juice mixture with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in crushed pineapple, cherries and whipped cream.
  • Pour into cold water-rinsed 1 and 1/2 quart mold and chill until firm. Unmold on serving platter.

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