Cherry Marshmallow Dessert By Freda Food

CHERRY MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
• Add 1/2 cup cold water to the bowl of a stand mixer and add unflavored gelatin. Set aside to soften.
• Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, sugar, corn syrup, cherry gelatin, and almond extract in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer immersed in the mixture reads 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Watch carefully that syrup doesn't boil over; reduce heat if necessary.
• Slowly pour syrup into the softened gelatin in the stand mixer bowl. Beat on low speed, then increase to medium-high and beat until marshmallow mixture has tripled in size. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top using a rubber spatula. Set marshmallow mixture aside and let stand, uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
• Dust a large cutting board with about 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Loosen sides of marshmallow mixture from the baking dish, lift out onto the cutting board, and rub additional powdered sugar on top. Spray a sharp knife with cooking spray and cut marshmallows into 1-inch squares, 11 rows by 7 rows.
• Toss marshmallows in a large bowl with remaining confectioners' sugar. Shake off excess sugar and transfer marshmallows to an airtight container.

CHERRY MALLOW DESSERT

Steps:

• Set aside 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs for topping. Place the remaining crumbs in a bowl; stir in butter until combined. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely., Spread pie filling over crust. Fold marshmallows into the whipped cream; spread over filling. Sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

CHERRY MARSHMALLOW CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
• Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
• Spread marshmallows in the bottom of the baking pan, pour cake mix over marshmallows, spoon cherries evenly on top.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, cool before serving.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND MARSHMALLOW TREATS

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9-by-9-inch square baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on each end to lift the finished treats out of the pan. You may need to use 2 sheets to cover the entire pan.
• 2. Put the marshmallows and butter in a large pot and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract. Add the cereal and continue to stir until well coated. Stir in most of the chocolate chips (reserve 1 tablespoon for sprinkling over the top) and the chopped cherries. Spoon into the foil-lined pan and press firmly with your hands until the treats are even. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 tablespoon chocolate chips and press them into the top with your hands. Cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• 3. Using the foil overhang, lift the treats out of the pan and cut with a butter knife into 9 or 12 bars.

CHERRY MARSHMALLOW MAGIC CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix. Beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl on LOW speed for 30 seconds, then on MEDIUM speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Set aside.
• Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with vegetable spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the bottom of the pan. Pour batter over marshmallows.
• Spoon cherry filling evenly over cake batter.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes.
• Top of cake will be bubbly and marshmallows will be sticky.
• Let cool before serving.

FRUITED MARSHMALLOW DESSERT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together except marshmallows. Mix well.
• Add marshmallows. Stir until well coated.
• Chill overnight. You will not want to skip this step; it does make a difference.
• Serve.

FREDA'S CHERRY SUPREME SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve the strawberry gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in the cherry pie filling, then spread the mixture into a 7x11 inch pan, and refrigerate until nearly set, about 45 minutes.
• Dissolve the lemon gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water; stir in the lemon juice, and set aside. Mash the cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft, then stir in the mayonnaise. Pour the lemon gelatin into the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Next, stir in the undrained pineapple. Finally, fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. Spread the pineapple mixture over the chilled cherry layer, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Chill in the refrigerator until fully set, about 2 hours.

CHERRY MARSHMALLOW CHRISTMAS SQUARES

Steps:

• Coarsely chop graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine marshmallows, and red and green cherries; stir in chopped graham crackers. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
• Grease a glass 8x8-inch baking dish; sprinkle bottom with 1/4 cup coconut. Spread graham cracker mixture evenly in baking dish and top with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• NOTE: Don't use graham cracker crumbs, they don't work, the recipe needs the coarsely chopped crackers.

CHERRY MALLOW DESSERT

Steps:

• Set aside 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs for topping. Place the remaining crumbs in a bowl; stir in butter until combined. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
• Spread pie filling over crust. Fold marshmallows into the whipped cream; spread over filling. Sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine fruits, marshmallows and pecans.
• Fold in the Cool Whip topping and the mayonnaise into the fruit; toss lightly to combine well.
• Transfer the mixture to a 8x8-inch dish.
• Chill in the freezer for about 1 hour (NOT until solid).
• Cut into squares.
• *note* make sure that the canned fruit is VERY well drained, I like to pat off any excess moisture with a paper towel.
• Also, if you plan to double this recipe, prepare in TWO separate pans.

CHERRY SUPREME DESSERT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cereal, walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Press into a greased 8-in. square dish. Fold marshmallows into whipped cream; spread over cereal mixture. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.