Apricot Cream Cheese Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Cream Cheese Salad

• Apricot Gelatin
• Boiling Water
• 1 1/4 cup cold water (1 cup + 1/4 cup)
• Crushed Pineapple
• Bananas
• Mini Marshmallows
• Sugar
• Butter
• Flour
• Egg
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

How to Make Apricot Cream Cheese Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened, with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, gently mix together 1 (15 ounce) can of apricot halves, drained and chopped, with 1/2 cup apricot preserves or jam.
3. Add the apricot mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup cold water, 1 package (3 ounces) of lemon-flavored gelatin, and 1/4 cup cold water.
5. Let the gelatin mixture sit for 5 minutes to soften.
6. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese and apricot mixture, stirring constantly until fully incorporated.
7. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch dish or individual serving dishes.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
9. Before serving, garnish with additional chopped apricots and a sprinkle of powdered sugar (optional).