How to Make Delicious Desserts Using Fresh Fruits - Dazzling Peach Trifle and Gelatin Banana Split

The only thing better than fresh fruits are desserts made with those same fresh fruits. Try these delicious fruit desserts to rave reviews from family and friends. Gelatin Banana Split Desserts use fresh strawberries, bananas, pineapple along with maraschino cherries. This is a great summertime dessert, although it is also perfect year-round. This makes a very pretty dessert for parties, even holidays. The Peach Trifle is not only a delicious dessert, it makes a gorgeous presentation. Both of these recipes have eye appeal.

GELATIN BANANA SPLIT DESSERT

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg (8 serving size) strawberry OR cherry gelatin
2 cups cold water
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
frozen whipped topping, thawed
sliced bananas
sliced strawberries
pineapple chunks (if using canned, drain very well)
Chopped pecans
halved maraschino cherries, if desired

In a large bowl, place the dry gelatin and add the boiling water. Stir two minutes to be sure all the gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Add the ice cream and stir until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl leaving room for the toppings later. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until firm. Before serving, top with the fruits. Pile whipped topping in the center and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Top with some halved maraschino cherries, if desired.

DAZZLING PEACH TRIFLE

1 box (16-oz) Angel food cake mix
1 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
3/4 cup peach preserves
1 quart peach slices
1 pint blueberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup prepared lemon curd

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cake batter by preparing the mix according to package directions then stir in the crystallized ginger. Line a jelly roll pan, 11 x 17-inches, with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the confectioners' sugar and remove the parchment paper. Cut cake lengthwise into 3 equal pieces. Starting with the long side, tightly roll each piece in paper towel. Let cool completely. Unroll cakes and spread each piece with 1/4 cup of the peach preserves. Re-roll the cakes. Cut each roll into 12 slices.

In a bowl, combine the peach slices, blueberries, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; toss gently to coat.

In medium bowl of electric mixer, beat on high speed the heavy cream and remaining confectioners' sugar. Beat for 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Fold in the lemon curd.

To assemble: Place 12 cake slices, spiral side out, along bottom of trifle bowl. Arrange Arrange peach slices above each cake slice. Add another layer of cake spirals above peaches. Place remaining cake slices in the center of bowl. Spoon the blueberries around the cake slices and peaches. Top the berries with the whipped cream mixture. Add a couple of peach slices to the top along with a sprig of fresh mint as garnish, if desired.

Enjoy!

Old Fashion Salad Recipes - Avaline's Sauerkraut, Virginia's Overnight Or Strawberry Banana Gelatin

Salads are so important they are the feature of some meals. Other meals, salads serve as side dishes. At holiday meals, family reunions, church socials, etc, salads often get their own table. If you are tired of serving the same salads time after time, try these old fashion salads for something different. Try Avaline's Sauerkraut Salad, Virginia's Overnight Salad, or a Strawberry-Banana Gelatin Salad.

AVALINE'S SAUERKRAUT SALAD

1 can (1 lb 4 oz) sauerkraut
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Combine the kraut, green pepper, onion, sugar, salt and pepper together. Refrigerate overnight to blend flavors. You may add celery seed, if desired.

OVERNIGHT SALAD

1 large head of lettuce
1 head cauliflower
1 onion
2 cups Miracle Whip
1/3 cup sugar
1 jar bacon bits (or 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cauliflower, and onion.

Mix the sugar and Miracle Whip together until sugar is dissolved. Toss the sugar mixture with the lettuce mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving pour bacon bits and Parmesan cheese on top and toss.

STRAWBERRY BANANA GELATIN SALAD
1 large box strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 bananas, sliced
2 small boxes frozen strawberries
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
8 oz carton sour cream

In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the gelatin, stirring till gelatin is completely dissolved. Add the bananas, strawberries, and crushed pineapple; stir to mix in well. Pour the mixture into an oblong baking dish and refrigerate until firm. Remove from the refrigerator and spread sour cream over the top. Pour the remaining gelatin mixture over the sour cream. Return to refrigerator until firm.

Enjoy!