STRAWBERRY KIWI JELLO MOLD

[MsPJH]

Hello, I just found a recipe I want to try for a baby shower. It calls for 10x sugar. What does "x" mean? Also, can I use a festive mold for this recipe rather than a baking dish?

[Chris in NM]

Hi MsPJH! Welcome to Nancy's Kitchen!

The "x" with sugar means powdered sugar. If you look on some bags of the powdered (or confectioner's) sugar it will have the "x". That was sometimes the old way of saying it.

If the decorative mold is oven safe, I don't know why you can't use it. The mold would make a pretty dessert! I wouldn't use a Jell-O mold, though.

Good luck!

Chris in NM

[MsPJH]

Thanks, I never knew about the "x" for powdered sugar, but what amount does 10 X mean?

[cuteascountry_Shortcake]

Hi MsPJH,

In reference to the Strawberry Kiwi Jello Mold recipe that you found in Annie's Kitchen, I must caution you not to make it in a jello mold. The reason this recipe is specific about being made in a pyrex baking dish is because it is important that the Kiwi be layered on top of the canned pineapple and cream mixture layer which is spread over the congealed jello. The kiwi must not come in contact with the jello before it is completely set. See the paragraph below for an explanation.

Any dish that the mold can be layered into will be fine.

In answer to your question about the 10 x sugar, here is a link which should help to clear up any confusion. home.gwi.net/~erictolson/practicalpantry/staples/page6.html

In this recipe, you would use 3 Tablespoons Confectioners' Sugar.


STRAWBERRY KIWI JELLO MOLD

1 pt. strawberries
1 lg. pkg. strawberry Jello
1 sm. can crushed pineapple, drained
2 kiwi fruit, thinly sliced
3 tbsp. 10x sugar
3 tbsp. sour cream

Prepare Jello according to package directions. Pour into 11 x 7 inch pyrex baking dish. Wash strawberries, remove stems, cut in half and float in Jello. Refrigerate until set. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, crushed pineapple and 10x sugar and cream well.

Spread over set Jello. Place sliced kiwi on top in two rows lengthwise in center of baking dish. Return to refrigerator and let set another 1/2 hour. (To make it low fat and low cal, use sugar free Jello and light cream cheese, omit 10x sugar and use pineapple in own juice.)

There are excellent tips and hints about making jello molds on this page: www.yankeehalloween.com/qwiggle-tips.html

Here is an excerpt:
Note about adding fresh fruit to gelatin. Some fruits have naturally occurring enzymes that will break down the gelatin's structure, meaning that it will never get firm and set. The fresh fruits to watch out for are pineapple, kiwi, figs, ginger, papaya, guava and mangoes. Cooking will break down the offending enzymes though, and since canned fruit has been cooked, it's safe to use any canned fruit in your gelatin, including canned pineapple.

I hope this explanation is helpful.

Take care,

-Shortcake

[MsPJH]

Thank you so much! What a great help.

[MsPJH]

I just realized this recipe does not say how much cream cheese to use, any suggestions??

[cuteascountry_Shortcake]

Hi MsPJH,

Thank you for bringing it to our attention that the amount of cream cheese called for in the Strawberry Kiwi Jello Mold is missing.

I have done extensive checking today to try and find the correct amount of cream cheese needed. To my surprise, the recipe was posted incorrectly on many recipe websites.

Based on the recipe below, I would guess that a 3 ounce package of cream cheese should work. The 8 ounce package seemed to be used in most recipes that fit into a 9x13" dish.

Sorry about the error. Thanks again for letting us know.

Take care,

-Shortcake


Strawberry Cheese Salad Robert

3 oz Pkg. strawberry/banana jello
1 c Boiling water
10 oz Pkg. sliced strawberries
1 Banana, mashed
8 3/4 oz Can crushed pineapple
3 oz Cream cheese
1 c Sour cream
1/2 c Walnuts, chopped


Combine in bowl, strawberry/banana jello and 1 cup boiling water. Stir until jello dissolves. Add sliced frozen strawberries and stir until strawberries break apart. Add 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained, and 1 mashed banana. Mix until blended. Spoon half of jello mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Chill until set. Set other half aside at room temperature. Combine 1 package of cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly over set jello. Pour remaining jello mixture over cheese mixture. Chill until set. Cut into squares and serve on crisp lettuce leaves.


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