Great Grandma's Frozen Date & Cream Cheese Salad
If you like old-fashioned recipes, you are going to love this frozen date and cream cheese salad. The sweet fruit is frozen in a creamy dressing with bits of pecans for crunch. It ends up sweet, creamy, and delicious.
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream very cold
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained
- 1 banana sliced
- ½ cup dates chopped
- 1½ cups pecan pieces
Makes: 8 x 8inch rectangle, 2inch height
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 6 ounces cream cheese until it is creamy and lump free.
- Stir in the ¼ cup maple syrup until combined.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream . Mix on low until incorporated. Then turn mixer to high and beat until the mixture is fluffy and holds medium peaks.
- Add the 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, 1 banana, ½ cup dates, and 1½ cups pecan pieces. Fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Transfer to an 8-inch square dish or individual serving dishes. Freeze for at least 8 hours.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving. The texture is creamier and it is easier to eat once it has sat out for a bit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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