cherry-pineapple bavarian

(2 RATINGS)
30 Pinches
New Albany, IN
Updated on Aug 25, 2011

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

prep time
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make cherry-pineapple bavarian

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

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Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: Southern

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