Apricot Orange Salad With Sour Cream Cream Cheese Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Orange Salad With Sour Cream Cream Cheese Topping

• Orange Gelatin
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• (Optional) 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• ½ cup dried apricots (chopped)
• Dried Cranberries
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges (with juice)
• Carrot
• Oranges, Juice Of
• Cold Water
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup sour cream
• Sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dry Coconut Powder

How to Make Apricot Orange Salad With Sour Cream Cream Cheese Topping

1. In a large bowl, bloom 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) of unflavored gelatin in ½ cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
2. Add ½ cup dried apricots (chopped), ½ cup dried cranberries, and stir gently. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
3. Using a vegetable peeler, create ½ cup of thin carrot ribbons from 1-2 carrots.
4. Add 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges (with their juice), the carrot ribbons, juice of 2 oranges, and ½ cup cold water to the gelatin mixture. Stir to combine.
5. Pour the mixture into a bowl or mold of your choice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
6. **Prepare the topping:** In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 cup sour cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the salad is set, gently spread the cream cheese topping evenly over the surface.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!