Apricot Cloud Salad Recipe

A light and dreamy dessert from a vintage Dodge County recipe (1976)! This retro-inspired Apricot Cloud Salad combines the sweetness of apricots with creamy whipped cream and a touch of jiggly Jell-O. A surprisingly simple yet elegant recipe perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or a nostalgic treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 453.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Cloud Salad

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How to Make Apricot Cloud Salad

  1. Drain one 15-ounce can of apricot halves, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the juice.
  2. Puree the drained apricots in a blender until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, dissolve one 3-ounce package of orange Jell-O and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved.
  4. Stir in the reserved 1 1/2 cups of apricot juice.
  5. Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken but is still pourable (about 30-45 minutes).
  6. Gently stir in the pureed apricots.
  7. Refrigerate until the mixture is slightly thickened (about 15-20 minutes).
  8. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the apricot Jell-O mixture.
  10. Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual molds.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

249g

Fat

57g

Carbs

22g