Thursday, December 12, 2013

Snowy Raspberry Gelatin Mold

Prep : 30 minutes + Chilling   ... Makes 8 servings

1 .............envelope  unflavored gelatin
1/2 ..........cold water
1 .............cup half-and-half cream
1/2 ..........cup sugar
1 .............package (8 ounces) cream cheese , softened
1 ............teaspoon vanilla  extract
1 ............package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened  raspberries , thawed
Fresh raspberries (optional)

1 .    In a small bowl , sprinkle  unflavored  gelatin  over cold water  ; let stand  for 1 minute  . In a small saucepan , combine half-and-half  and sugar . Cook and stir just until mixture  comes to a simmer . Remove  from the heat ; stir into gelatin  until dissolved .
2 .    In a large bowl  , beat cream  cheese until smooth  . Fold in gelatin mixture  . Stir in vanilla  . Pour into a 6-cup mold coated  with cooking spray . Refrigerate until  set  but not firm , about 45 minutes . 
3 .       Dissolve  raspberry  gelatin  in boiling water  ; stir  in raspberries  until blended . Carefully  spoon over cream cheese   layer . Cover and refrigerate   for at least 4 hours .
4 .        Just before  serving , unmold  onto  a serving plate  . Garnish with berries if  desired .
Heart  healthy      

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