This retro salad gets a modern infusion of CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® flavor. With an eye-catching ruby-red color, this cherry gelatin salad is a mix of sweet, tart and spicy flavors that’s sure to wow the masses.
Ingredients
How to make it
1
In large bowl, stir together 2 cups CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT® and 1 cup cold water. Using gloves, rinse off as much of the CHEETOS® dust as possible to infuse the water. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain through fine-mesh sieve into small saucepan (discard solids). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
In large bowl or large measuring cup, stir together cherry gelatin and unflavored gelatin powders. Pour boiling CHEETOS® water over gelatin mix. Stir constantly until dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in apple juice, lemon juice and honey. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture is cooled and slightly thickened but not set.
3
Stir in frozen cherries, apple, celery, walnuts and cranberries to gelatin mixture until evenly coated.
4
Lightly coat 4-cup ring mold with cooking spray. Ladle or pour gelatin salad mixture into prepared mold. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until gelatin is set.
5
When ready to serve, in small bowl, stir together sour cream and whipped topping.
6
In sealable bag, crush remaining 1/4 cup CHEETOS® until finely crushed.
7
Invert gelatin salad mold onto serving platter. Slice and top each serving with a dollop of sour cream mixture. Garnish with dusting of crushed CHEETOS® and a maraschino cherry.
Tips & Tricks
Substitute apple juice with orange juice if desired.