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cherry-pineapple bavarian

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Jenkins
New Albany, IN

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

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cherry-pineapple bavarian

  • 2 pkg
    knox gelatine
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple in syrup (20 oz.)
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    maraschino cherries, sliced
  • 1/4 c
    maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 c
    whipping cream, whipped

How To Make cherry-pineapple bavarian

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    Beat juice mixture with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in crushed pineapple, cherries and whipped cream.
  • 4
    Pour into cold water-rinsed 1 and 1/2 quart mold and chill until firm. Unmold on serving platter.

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