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cotton candy salad

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Bernice Mosteller
@candychristmas
Casar, NC

My two sons loved this when they were young. Now here comes my 6 grand children along to follow in their footsteps. What child does not like cotton candy?

(3 ratings)
yield 6 ---8
prep time 40 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For cotton candy salad

  • 1---3oz. pkg
    blueberry-flavored gelatin
  • 1--8oz. can
    crushed pineapple in its own juice
  • 1 can
    mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1---12 oz
    carton cottage cheese
  • 1---9 oz
    container cool whip

How To Make cotton candy salad

  • 1
    In small saucepan combine gelatin and undrained pineapple. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 3---5 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Gently stir in drained oranges.
  • 3
    Chill 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • 4
    FOLD in with a rubber spatula the cottage cheese and cool whip. Transfer to medium bowl or medium casserole dish; Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until set.
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