Thanksgiving at the Johnells’

Snow Salad

From Grandmother Joan Temple

Directions

  1. Soften gelatin in lemon juice over boiling water in a double boiler.

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  2. Soften cream cheese, blend in mayonnaise. Blend in gelatin.

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  3. Add fruit, mixing gently. Add nuts.

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  4. Whip cream until stiff. Gently fold sugar into whipped cream. Fold fruit mixture in with whipped cream.

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    Cream being whipped to soft peaks
    Whip until stiff — but not too dry. Photo: Miia Ranta from Finland · CC BY-SA 2.0
  5. Pour into mold. Chill overnight if possible.

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  6. Un-mold by dipping mold in a pan of hot water for a few seconds, invert on a platter and serve! (If desired, garnish with pineapple ring halves and Maraschino cherries.)

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