Sparkling Fruit Mold Food

SPARKLING FRUIT SALAD

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Pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, strawberries and grapes are treated to a dressing of wine and sparkling club soda in this delightful salad. Serve in dessert dishes or set the whole bowl on the table for a fetching presentation. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks or 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1 cup halved green grapes
1 cup white wine or white grape juice
1/2 cup chilled club soda

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine wine or grape juice and club soda; pour over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPARKLING BERRY MOLD

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Cherry gelatin dissolved in cranberry juice and club soda is laced with blueberries, raspberries and strawberries for a dazzling salad or dessert.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 5h50m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups boiling reduced calorie cranberry juice cocktail
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold club soda or seltzer
1/4 cup creme de cassis
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup blueberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup sliced strawberries

Steps:

Stir boiling juice into gelatin in large bowl 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold club soda, liqueur and lemon juice. Refrigerate about 1-1/2 hours or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression).
Toss berries gently. Stir in 2 cups of the berries. Spoon into 6-cup mold or bowl sprayed with cooking spray; cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
Unmold. Garnish with remaining 1 cup berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

SPARKLING BERRY JELLO SALAD

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I make this Jello often in the spring/summer. It looks really nice in a mold and sets up great. The fresh berries in the center of the mold makes a beautiful presentation.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories Gelatin

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail (or cran-raspberry is good)
1 (6 ounce) package red Jell-O (black cherry or raspberry is what I love)
1 1/2 cups club soda
1/4 cup creme de cassis (I've never used but someday....) (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups raspberries or 3 cups sliced strawberries

Steps:

Stir boiling cranberry juice (heat in pan) into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes (until well dissolved).
Stir in club soda, liqueur, and lemon juice.
Refrigerate about 1-1/2 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites-I set my bowl inside a larger bowl of ice water and it takes about 20 minutes).
Stir in 2 cups of the berries.
Spoon into 5-cup mold.
Refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
Unmold and top with remaining 1 cup of berries in center.