Jell-O Fruit Carrot Cottage (Printable Version)

Colorful molded gelatin blending fruit, carrots, and creamy cottage cheese in a nostalgic, chilled treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gelatin Base

01 - 2 packages (85 g each) flavored gelatin (strawberry or orange)
02 - 475 ml boiling water
03 - 240 ml cold water

→ Fruit & Vegetables

04 - 240 ml crushed pineapple, well-drained
05 - 240 ml canned mandarin orange segments, drained
06 - 120 ml grated carrots

→ Creamy Additions

07 - 240 ml small-curd cottage cheese
08 - 120 ml chopped walnuts (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
02 - Add cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Allow gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 20 minutes.
04 - Fold in crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, grated carrots, and cottage cheese. Add walnuts if desired.
05 - Pour mixture into a 6-cup gelatin mold or bundt pan, smoothing the surface.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until firm.
07 - Briefly dip the mold in warm water, then invert onto a serving platter.
08 - Slice and serve the salad well chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like a jewel on the table and tastes like a bite of summer picnic nostalgia.
  • The textures keep you guessing—silky gelatin, crisp carrot, chewy pineapple, soft cottage cheese.
  • You can make it the night before and forget about it until showtime.
02 -
  • If you skip draining the pineapple well, the extra juice will keep the gelatin from setting properly and youll end up with soup.
  • Dont add the fruit and cheese while the gelatin is still hot—it will melt the cheese and turn everything into a sad, curdled mess.
  • A bundt pan works just as well as a fancy mold, and its easier to unmold without a fight.
03 -
  • Run a thin knife around the edge of the mold before dipping it in warm water—it helps release stubborn spots.
  • Use a box grater for the carrots instead of a food processor so they stay light and feathery instead of turning into mush.
  • If you want a layered look, pour half the mixture into the mold, chill until slightly set, then add the rest and chill again.
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