AMBROSIA CREAM CHEESE MOLD 
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. cold water
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 c. sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 orange, peeled, sectioned and diced
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 c. flaked coconut
Lettuce (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

Soften gelatin in water; let mixture stand 5 minutes. Drain pineapple and reserve juice; add enough water to juice to make 1 cup. Place juice in a 2- quart saucepan; heat to boiling; add gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in sugar, lemon juice and cream cheese, using a wire whisk to blend. Chill until gelatin is partially set; fold in pineapple chunks, orange, pecans, and coconut. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart mold; chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce leaves and garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

 

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