Fruit Salad Cheesecake

Fruit Salad Cheesecake Recipe
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Recipe Rating:
 4 Ratings
Categories: Fruit Desserts, Other Desserts
Keyword: Fruit
Serves: 12
Prep Time:

Ingredients

1 can(s) (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 c sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 c cold water
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 c halved seedless grapes
1 can(s) (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 c crushed crisp macaroons
1 jar(s) (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 c finely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 c whipped topping
Pinched by QueenJean, and 180 more.
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Well Seasoned
Western, PA
1lovetocook1x
Member Since Dec 2011
Cassie's Notes:

This is sooooo good. I have been requested to make this over and over again. I am making it for Church this coming Sunday at many's request.
The Macaroon crust on this dessert is delicious..




Taste of Home Feb/2005

 

Directions

1
In a small saucepan, cook pineapple and sugar over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Place cold water in a bowl; sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir into the warm pineapple mixture. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
2
In a small bowl, combine macaroon crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. Stir the grapes, oranges, cherries and nuts into cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped topping. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before serving.
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kitchenchatter
Pat Duran kitchenchatter
Feb 12, 2013
I love this cheesecake with no baking!
1lovetocook1x
Cassie Long 1lovetocook1x
Feb 12, 2013
Amen Pat!
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Shelia Senghas earthbaker
Feb 12, 2013
This sounds and looks like a special treat and would be a great presentation when company comes. I can imagine serving it this summer when we eat outdoors under the ancient live oak tree. I am pinching and thank you for posting this recipe.
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Cassie Long 1lovetocook1x
Feb 12, 2013
Sheila,

It's a wonderful refreshing dessert..we love it, and anywhere I have ever taken it, I am always asked for the recipe..Enjoy! Thanks for sharing and pinching...Cass
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