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Millionaire Peach Salad: A Delicious & Easy Recipe | Millionaire Peach Salad: A Delicious & Easy Recipe Print
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Millionaire Peach Salad: A Delicious & Easy Recipe


  • Total Time: 260 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

Creamy, fruity dessert salad with crushed pineapple, peach gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, peaches, and pecans. Perfect for potlucks.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 (3 ounce) package peach gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Maraschino cherries, halved (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the Gelatin: In a large bowl, combine the undrained crushed pineapple and the peach gelatin.
  2. Add Boiling Water: Pour in the boiling water and stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  3. Cool Slightly: Let the mixture cool slightly (about 15-20 minutes or until no longer steaming).
  4. Incorporate Sweetened Condensed Milk: Gently stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
  5. Fold in Whipped Topping: Carefully fold in the thawed whipped topping until evenly incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Add Chopped Peaches: Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
  7. Incorporate Pecans: Fold in the chopped pecans.
  8. Pour into a Dish: Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups.
  9. Chill Thoroughly: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  10. Garnish (Optional): Before serving, garnish with halved maraschino cherries.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Fruit Variations: Experiment with other fruits like mandarin oranges, grapes, or strawberries. Drain them well before adding.
  • Cottage Cheese: Add 1 cup of small-curd cottage cheese for a tangier flavor.
  • Sugar-Free Option: Use sugar-free peach gelatin and a sugar substitute for the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Layered Salad: Create a visually appealing salad by layering the ingredients.
  • Individual Servings: Make individual servings in small cups or ramekins.
  • Toasted Pecans: Toast the pecans for enhanced flavor.
  • Different Nuts: Substitute pecans with walnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts.
  • Add a Crust: Add a graham cracker crust for a more decadent dessert.
  • Make Ahead: This salad is perfect for making ahead of time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes