Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
Pumpkin Dip
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An easy dip for a fall or holiday gathering is this pumpkin dip. It just takes a couple of minutes to mix together and is ready to serve after it chills. It is simple and delicious.
Pumpkin Dip
November 5, 2015
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree, canned or freshly made
- 2 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice blend
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar together with a mixer in a large/mixer bowl.
- Beat in pumpkin and spices until smooth.
- Serve with graham crackers, gingersnaps, apple slices, etc.
- Makes approx. 3 1/2 cups.
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