Apricot Pineapple Salad with Crunchy Pecan Topping

Recipe Collection: Desserts

Apricot Pineapple Bliss Salad with Crunchy Pecan Topping brightens up your holiday gatherings with a vibrant blend of sweet apricots and juicy pineapple, topped with a crunchy pecan finish. Perfect for those avoiding dairy and tree nuts, this American cuisine favorite is versatile enough to serve as a refreshing side or a light dessert.

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Overview

This vibrant and festive apricot salad is perfect for holiday gatherings. With its delightful orange hue and creamy texture, it combines the sweetness of apricots and pineapple with a crunchy pecan topping, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Tree Nuts

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 18

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 6 Ounces (oz) package apricot flavored Jell-O® mix
• 0.67 Cups white sugar
• 0.67 Cups water
• 2 4 Ounces (oz) jars apricot baby food, packaged
• 1 20 Ounces (oz) can crushed pineapple with juice, packaged
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 14 Ounces (oz) can sweetened condensed milk, packaged
• 0.33 Cups pecans, chopped
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot Jell-O® mix, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and stir until the mixture is dissolved. Remove from heat.
2. Add the apricot baby food and crushed pineapple with juice to the gelatin mixture. Stir well and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cooled fruit mixture and whisk together until well combined.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans and pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
6. Refrigerate the salad until it is fully chilled and set.
7. Once chilled, top with the thawed whipped topping if desired. Sprinkle additional pecans on top for decoration.
8. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your festive apricot pineapple delight!

Enjoy your homemade Apricot Pineapple Bliss Salad with Crunchy Pecan Topping!