Eggnog Salad Mold
Elevate your holiday table with this nostalgic and crowd-pleasing Eggnog Salad Mold, a festive dessert that combines creamy luxuries with fruity bursts of flavor. Made with rich eggnog, fluffy whipped cream, and a sprinkle of warm nutmeg, this gelatin-based treat is studded with sweet maraschino cherries, juicy pineapple, and soft mini marshmallows for a delightful texture in every bite. Perfectly set in a classic mold, it’s a dazzling centerpiece that’s easy to prepare ahead of time, making it ideal for Christmas gatherings or any winter celebration. Serve this chilled retro-inspired dessert alongside your favorite holiday feast for a sweet twist on tradition that will charm your guests. Keywords: Eggnog Salad Mold, holiday dessert, retro recipes, Christmas eggnog recipe, gelatin molds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 cups eggnog
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped canned pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup maraschino cherries (halved)
Instructions
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the bloomed gelatin, eggnog, sugar, and ground nutmeg. Stir gently until the gelatin and sugar are fully dissolved, about 5–7 minutes. Do not bring to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Then gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled eggnog mixture.
Add the mini marshmallows, chopped pineapple, and maraschino cherries to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the fruit.
Lightly grease a 6-cup gelatin mold or bundt pan. Pour the eggnog mixture into the mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
To unmold, dip the base of the mold briefly in warm water to loosen. Place a serving plate upside-down over the mold, flip, and gently shake to release the mold onto the plate.
Garnish with additional cherries or a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired, and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 487 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1269 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
