Amish Yum Yum Salad

Close-up of a creamy, fruit-filled chilled salad with soft pastel tones.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

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This Amish Yum Yum Salad features crushed pineapple, orange gelatin, cream cheese, and whipped cream for a light, sweet, and creamy chilled dessert.

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, with juice
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 6 oz package orange-flavored gelatin
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Prepare the Pineapple Mixture

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, crushed pineapple (with its juice), and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Dissolve the Gelatin

Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately whisk in the orange gelatin until it is completely dissolved. Set the mixture aside and allow it to cool at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, until it begins to thicken but is not fully set.

Whip the Cream Cheese and Cream

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Slowly add the heavy whipping cream while continuing to beat until the mixture is well combined and has a smooth, fluffy consistency.

Combine and Mix

Pour the partially thickened gelatin mixture into the whipped cream cheese mixture. Beat or fold gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture is smooth.

Chill the Salad

Transfer the final mixture into a serving dish or glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until the salad is completely set. Serve chilled.

Notes

To ensure this Amish Yum Yum Salad is gluten-free, verify that the gelatin brand used is certified gluten-free, as some flavored gelatins may contain trace gluten or be processed in shared facilities. All other listed ingredients are typically gluten-free, but it is advisable to check packaging labels—particularly for the cream cheese and heavy cream—to ensure they are not processed with gluten-containing additives or stabilizers.

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