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Lime Gelatin Salad

Lime Gelatin Salad

The Lime Gelatin Salad offers a precise balance of citrus acidity and creamy texture that challenges modern culinary expectations. It provides a refreshing mouthfeel that cleanses the palate effectively after a heavy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3-ounce packages of lime gelatin mix
  • 1 cup of boiling water
  • 1 cup of cold water or pineapple juice
  • 1 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
  • 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts
  • optional: finely diced celery

Method
 

  1. Hydrate the Gelatin: Mix boiling water with gelatin powder, whisk until dissolved.
  2. Thermal Management: Stir in cold water or pineapple juice, refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. Monitor the Viscosity: Wait until the mixture is syrupy.
  4. Fold in the Solids: Gently mix in pineapple, cottage cheese, and walnuts.
  5. The Final Cast: Pour into mold, tap to remove air bubbles.
  6. The Set Phase: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Unmolding: Dip mold in warm water, invert onto serving platter.

Notes

Use canned pineapple to avoid enzymes that can prevent setting. Keep in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.