STRAWBERRY DELIGHT SALAD RECIPE | 1950s Vintage No Bake Dessert

STRAWBERRY DELIGHT SALAD RECIPE | 1950s Vintage No Bake Dessert | 5 Ingredients
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Recipe:
(1) 14oz can sweetened condensed milk, chilled in refrigerator
(1) 20oz can crushed pineapple, drained well
(1) 21oz can strawberry pie filling
16 oz heavy whipping cream or cool whip
1/2 cup chopped pecans or other favorite nut variety
In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer beat sweetened condensed milk until double the size and white in color.
Mix in drained pineapple and strawberry pie filling using the electric hand mixer. In a large bowl whisk heavy whipping cream until a whipped consistency. (Do not do this step if you are using cool whip).
Fold in the whipped topping or cool whip into the condensed milk mixture carefully until well combined. Add in chopped pecans. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish or a large serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to chill until set 1-2 hours before serving. I added cut strawberries to the top. Enjoy.

[@barbara816]

Cottage cheese, pineapple, lime jello, cool whip salad. Vintage and delicious! I’m definitely making yours next ❤

[@dianeveilleux6452]

My grandma used to make it and we loved it as kids.

[@uncapabrew4807]

We do like yours Barbara but add mandarins oranges and use orange jello

[@peterbilt-bo1vy]

There's another version with the mandarin salad that includes adding orange sherbet. You will need to let it freeze and keep it in the freezer between servings. Yummy! And of course, use mandarin oranges and orange jello.

[@juliecarino4092]

Yummy!

[@dayneallensheetsftm]

I pulled out one of my mom's recipes from the early 50's for a frozen dessert which I decided to write out exactly how she wrote and spelled it because that is part of the joy of the recipe cards she made for me. It's called "Lemon Desert. Beat 3 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar (Save 1 tablespoon of sugar to put in white of eggs). 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice. Beat egg whites and sugar until stiff. Beat 1/2 pint whipping cream. Mix all to-gether and put into lined Ice tray with vanilla or lemon wafers crushed. Sprinkle crushed wafers on top. Put into refrigerator-freezer part. Remove to soften before serving. This makes 1 tray." I kept two old metal ice trays all these years especially to make her 'freezer' desserts'. There is just something about having to be careful to have dry hands when you pull them out of the freezer so you're fingers don't freeze to the metal that takes me back to being a kid :0

[@CatherinesPlates]

Sounds yummy.

[@babzee7111]

My sister made special gifts this Christmas … she photographed favorite family recipes of the handwritten cards from Moms and Grandmothers … and had them printed onto tea towels … beautiful heart-blessings for recipients!

[@sharonjarmon6269]

Sounds delightful

[@sandyjones45]

Boy, do I remember that!!! Slightly damp fingers stuck to the ice tray! 😉😄😆😅😂🤣

[@edgarbledsoe3554]

My Mom made a dessert like this during the 60's when I was young. She left off the strawberries & added Tang dink mix to the cool whip to make a dream sickle tasting dessert. I still make it for Thanksgiving.

[@CatherinesPlates]

I love the idea of adding orange for a dreamsickle dessert. Yummy

[@sherrieanorman2816]

Sounds very yummy!!

[@brendaraus9152]

you could even top this one with mandarin oranges!

[@mommyharris1111]

I do remember the tang version of this! I’m from Michigan and from the 70’s, we ate TANG EVERYTHING! My Mom used a koolaid lemonade package mixed with the sweetened condensed milk to do a version of this as well. It was always my Brother’s favorite dessert. He is no longer with us anymore and these recipes are now really special in our family as memories!

[@annepesuvani9438]

@@mommyharris1111 just

[@cindyesquivel7925]

Cottage cheese and fruit! You don't know what you're missing!

[@cynthiamelo6206]

My mom did to. It was awesome 😊

[@lynnohrel1318]

I agree. The one you make with cottage cheese is scrumptious!

[@brendafordyce5696]

I grew up with cottage cheese and peaches! Pure HEAVEN!!

[@curtisdoss2469]

🤢🤮 lol. Seriously though I hate cottage cheese.

[@lesliearellano.3476]

Yes and with marshmallows and coconut flakes

[@shalexiadavis8493]

All these shows about old style cooking remind me of my childhood (baby boomer here). Really miss my mom's loving touch with everything (cooking, laundry, life instructions, advice, etc). She was the best (my dad too).

[@CatherinesPlates]

We are gen X but we know the feeling.

[@juliedickey9181]

Think I fall into the later days of baby boomers never was sure if 1965 was a yr included. But when growing up our family gatherings you'd see some "different" stuff... all ended in "Salad" LOL My Mom, MIL, G'mom & aunts made Pear salad, Pineapple ring salad (open can, drain, place on pretty plate & a dollop of mayo topped with grated cheese & cherry out of a jar on top.

[@laurataylor8651]

I was born in 1952, so I really appreciate what you are saying.

[@TW1257]

@@juliedickey9181 You are Gen X...the baby boom generation ended in 64.

[@yogizorch]

My mom used Jello, canned frozen strawberries, and Cool Whip. It was delicious. She'd make the Jello and let it set halfway or so and then add the frozen strawberries and let it set all the way. Then stir in the Cool Whip.

[@curtisdoss2469]

I was just thinking about making it that way. I remember someone making this when I was a kid. They used jello and cool whip too.

[@jsterling6805]

Poured into baked pie crust.

[@chachadodds5860]

Not the same recipe.

[@cyndivancil402]

Cottage cheese in a fruit salad is actually good! My grandmother made it often

[@susanstephenson648]

Spot on! Folks have been enjoying peaches, pears,, berries, other fruits with cottage cheese forever. Our great grandmother made fresh dry cottage cheese, wet cottage cheese for us in the early 1960's and yes, we enjoyed eating this as kids served with fresh pears, peaches and berries grown on the farm. Delicious!

[@joannharden8867]

Looks heavenly 🍓

[@gypsyrain369]

my Grammy did too , she added her fruit from the garden :)

[@jem2971]

Cottage cheese actually balance out the overly sweet dessert and you don't even know it's in the salad mix. 🤗

[@rickloera9468]

My grandmother did the strawberry using strawberry jello, frrsh strawberries when in season, cool whip, cottage cheese and pineapple. Another way she did was. Orange jello, cool whip, mandrin oranges, pineapple and cottage cheese. She called it Yankee Salad.

[@pattieckert]

Cottage cheese and fruit is really good 😍

[@terryparrott9127]

Brings back memories...my mom made this in the late 50's for church socials. I think she used cherry 🍒 pie filling. My dad's favorite ❤.

[@diwi1942]

Yes, my sister gave me her recipe and call it Cherry Fluff

[@helierhefortuneteller]

@@diwi1942 fluff

[@skmcpheron]

I've been making Pink Salad for the last 43 years at Thanksgiving. A little different than yours though. Combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 - 3/4 bigger tub of Cool Whip, 1 can of Cherry pie filling, 1 can of "drained" Crushed Pineapple "OR" Pineapple chunks, 1 can of "drained" Mandarin Oranges, 1 cup of chopped Walnuts Refrigerate after all ingredients are combined. Believe it or not, it is not super sweet with the Cool Whip. It has been a favorite for years !!

[@sandrachank6982]

Add sweet shredded coconut to this.....yes!

[@deborahlunsford4833]

I make one with Bowl of cool whip Container of Cottage Cheese Large box of Jello any kind Can of Pineapple drained Can of Fruit Cocktail drained Mix all together then add Mini Marshmallows and Coconut as much as you prefer. Mix all together well, put in refrigerator over night. My family has enjoyed this for many years.

[@deborahrouse5644]

These variations all sound good, but I'll use whipped cream in lieu of Kool Whip.

[@patty6375]

I make the same recipe but add instant SF vanilla pudding to the condensed milk. Then every thing else. YUM!

[@KoolT]

I just made this for Thanksgiving, we use pecans in the south.

[@jerrysifuentes5012]

So I got after this recipe and yep, that's a good one. I made a few minor changes by eliminating the pecans and served it in individual cups in layers with some fresh strawberry puree at the bottom, middle and top and a layer of crushed cinnamon Graham cracker on top. Everything else was done as shown in the video. Boy Howdy it went over well at work.

[@badabing9143]

That sounds delish, I always crumble some graham crackers on and the top of my vanilla Bean ice cream, and raspberry preserves in there too! It's so good

[@kathykobell7629]

I can't wait to make this

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[@MichaelWi]

There's a Watergate Salad that is made the same way but that one uses Pistachio pudding mix and pineapples, with mini marshmallows. and pistachio nuts.

[@susannickell655]

One of my favorites, love pistachio

[@badabing9143]

Yes, I remember having this back in the day! # pistachionutpudding ❤

[@tinarussell3969]

Yes! I work at a nursing facility and we make that but add maraschino cherries. So yummy!

[@cynthiakeller5954]

I use to make that 70s recipe back in the 90s. I have to make a super large bowl nowadays bc my sons love it!

[@justanotherperson563]

My grandmother used to make something similar to this, she used condensed milk, lemon juice, cherry pie filling, chopped pecans and Cool Whip. She would mix it and pour it into a graham crust, cover and freeze it. We called it "Joy Pie". It made a really lovely pie for Christmas, being pink and having the cherries in it. And it was amazing when frozen. Although she also made it as a salad like you are. I liked the frozen pie the best though. My kids tell me it isn't Christmas without Joy Pie. LOL

[@siuyingprice5009]

I'm 60 yrs. old, when I grow up just want to be a great desert chef like you.

[@kk-nj9ui]

Oh...I love this recipe... my mother in law made this dessert every Thanksgiving we called it the pink stuff, she wouldnt share her recipe with us..... so now we know yay.. My Mother in law is now is heaven and I know she is looking down on us, smiling....😊 ....Thank you for sharing the "pink stuff" recipe with us...Blessings

[@rabbitttz]

I just snapped...my mom makes this every thanksgiving too. I don't think she puts the condensed milk in it tho. Not sure. Its called cherry salad. She uses cherries...not strawberries is why I didnt put 2 and 2 together lol

[@cherylrios4230]

My family has been having this dessert for years and we call it Pink Stuff also; however, we make it with cherries and pecans. Otherwise, the same recipe.

[@christhompson3750]

When I was in elementary school, in the 60s, the lunchroom would serve something similar to this from time to time. It was so good. Never knew what it was called either.

[@rasberryshomecooking]

😇

[@59prettywoman1]

Oh my, haven't thought about this in decades. My mom used to make this with our home grown strawberries back in the 50's through the 70's. It was so delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Yours looks delicious.

[@pamalexander6180]

Look so good...no cottage cheese

[@cookla3050]

So happy to see this My Mother made this when we were growing up. Delicious Thank you for sharing

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I've never seen canned strawberry pie filling. Y'all see that at the store?

[@sharonnunn3385]

We love this at my house! We use cherry pie filling and add banana slices and call it Banana Split Salad. So good!

[@CatherinesPlates]

Love it!!

[@badabing9143]

That's what I was thinking to do, add bananas but then thought " No cuz the bananas would turn Blackish" do they? I know there's the trick of pudding lemon juice but I wouldn't want to change the flavor of the bananas

[@sharonnunn3385]

Since the bananas are mixed into the the other ingredients, they don’t turn.

[@badabing9143]

@@sharonnunn3385 oh good, then I can go ahead and make it this way 😊 I love 🍌 I made jello put them in and it looked... yuck

[@jndking9419]

You mentioned cottage cheese. I make a really old recipe my grandma had that you start with 2 pkgs of lime jello, melt 1 bag small marshmallows, let mold in fridge slightly, then add cottage cheese and whipped cream. Delicious!

[@CatherinesPlates]

Sounds great! What a wonderful recipe.

[@kaymiles8844]

There’s another with lemon and lime jello, Mayo and cottage cheese

[@janetmcabee]

Was it cream cheese or cottage cheese? Seems like cream cheese would be more appropriate. js

[@siriusley13]

@@janetmcabee I used to put cottage cheese in a blender if I wanted it smooth and add some protein to a recipe. It works well!

[@anitafaucette1089]

Dr pimple popper

[@sokphearem4109]

Yummy! But I didn't know sweet condensed milk does that after beating it. Looks great!😇😋

[@pastda3]

Looks good. I appreciate that you opted not to use Cool Whip, but whipped your own cream instead.

[@sinndymorr6358]

Lol, my Aunt made a wonderful salad with cottage cheese, pineapple, Jello and xtra chopped nuts. Love foods with texture!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Looks so good

[@WLM596]

I still make it. We called it pink stuff when we were kids🤣

[@libertyfreeman8044]

Cottage cheese is in many fruit salads. They do not taste like the cottage cheese alone. Mother made a frozen salad w pineapple, cottage cheese, nuts & I do not know other ingredients. Does anybody remember this salad plus have a receipe?Seems like maybe Jello?

[@sinndymorr6358]

@@libertyfreeman8044 My Aunt used Jello and paired the fruits with the Jello flavor

[@LD-tk7qf]

Add cottage cheese?! Oh hell no

[@carmelscott1706]

This looks great. It reminds me of a dish I do. I take 1 pkg. of Strawberry Jello Powder and 1 can of crushed pineapple. Boil for about 5 minutes. Let it cool. Add 1 container of cottage cheese. Mix together. Last add 1 lrg container of Cool Whip. Stir in gently. Put in fridge to set. It is so delicious! You can use any flavour of Jello powder you like.

[@dayneallensheetsftm]

I was born in 1952 and grew up with these recipes. Some frozen desserts used metal ice trays with pull-out dividers which aren't around anymore. I still have my mom's handwritten recipe cards that she put into an index card box and sent me off with when I left home. The tables have turned and now I make them for her. When they are called 'vintage' it makes my mom and me feel old :0

[@beckyshebesta3567]

I make this recipe with cherry pie filling and miniature marshmallows. My grandmother gave me this recipe. It's so good.

[@jimmiemitchell1619]

Looks delicious. My favorite part of a meal is the salads, slaws, congealed salads, etc. Speaking of vintage, we still love the old school pear salads, canned pear halves, a dollop of mayo in the middle with shredded cheese on top. For company, dress it up with a lettuce leaf and a maraschino cherry on top.

[@alenemarie]

I just “found” you and I adore you. I bet if this was frozen it might be a nice frozen dessert, too. Hmmm...

[@CatherinesPlates]

Welcome!! Thank you.

[@terryparrott9127]

My mom froze it and it was delicious 😋

[@Lylatheimposter1]

Bet so!

[@karenann8222]

Nice! 🍓 And I like the interaction between you and your husband. It's cute and entertaining, different than other cooking videos I've seen.

[@CatherinesPlates]

😊 thank you

[@barbaragibson6913]

What a beautiful dish for Easter celebrations, Thanks,

[@margaretwinters6234]

My Mother used to make something similar to this, it had a graham cracker crust and was made with strawberry jello, i was a just a kid but remember she let the jello start to set up similar to jelly then whipped, it had crushed pineapple and whipped cream. It was my favorite dessert but never have found a recipe for it. this would be close in taste I would think

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

My mother made some thing that she called blueberry delight. You would take blueberry pie filling cream cheese cool whip and a couple dashes of vanilla mix it all together and pour it into gram cracker crust.💕💕💕🥰🥰 I still make this today and I am 58 years old all of my children love it.

[@59Alaskan]

@@MJYouAreNotAlone1 Man, memories!! I forgot all about this treat!! Damn, that's not really a good thing 😬 🤣

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

@@59Alaskan 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘

[@kathyevans3251]

I tried it with cherry pie filling. It is delicious.

[@pantoponrosegoatoe4129]

My Grandmother and Mother ( AND Aunts, cousins…😂😍) have always made this and various variations! Was raised on it. We are from Virginia/North Carolina.

[@feijoagreen8320]

This recipe makes me feel MOTIVATED

[@jmsjacky33]

That would be the bomb in a graham cracker crust pie shell!

[@edwardwillis8197]

No doubt.

[@lhmccracken]

Yes! Love the pie made from Jello too! That has Graham cracker crust!! Yummy summer dish! Jello pie not as susceptible as this recipe to being out of fridge - this recipe needs to be kept cold

[@trisha4given]

Sho would!!! 😋

[@cindybrunken4005]

Looks wonderful! Cottage cheese would be good in it too!

[@RossL1946]

I made this and put it into two graham cracker pie shells. Turned out great!!

[@cherylbean6900]

We always made it with cherry pie filling and chopped almonds!

[@marybetoo]

That would be really good on a graham crust

[@dianeoliver9041]

I’d put it in a Graham Cracker Crust turning it into a pie. Got to try this. Yum!!!

[@cynthiastauffer8012]

I was thinking of a Graham cracker crust then a cheese cake layer then this on top!!! Yummy! Thank you for sharing :)

[@cynicalwomannoname7844]

Yup I thought the same

[@kevseb66]

You took the words right out my mouth. I was gonna say maybe layer it with some cookies for a refrigerator cake. Pretty sure that would be a winner.

[@dianeoliver9041]

@@kevseb66 That sounds really good too & I bet it would be good to eat frozen too especially in the summer.

[@debbiem6406]

My mama made this (along with her amazing cheesecake) for every holiday & family gathering throughout the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s. She called it, Heavenly Hash.

[@claudiaengland6716]

Cottage cheese is delicious in this recipe. It also adds protein to a dessert dish.

[@maryannmjones6021]

Will try this. Show more of your husband he sounds like fun in the kitchen.

[@mydobie130]

My mom made blueberry. Delicious. Another with cottage cheese, orange jello, cool whip, mandarin oranges.

[@elizabethannn.2556]

We do a dump salad that has cottage cheese ,coolwhip, mandarin oranges,orange jello just dry out of the box not mixed with water,maraschino cherries,pineapple,colored marshmallows and chopped nuts. It is amazing. So cottage cheese in a fruit salad can be yummy. I am going to try your recipe.

[@sokphearem4109]

Yum! I will try that! Sounds delish.thank u for sharing that!😇😋😘

[@karengoebelbecker3324]

I make that too!

[@asa1973100]

Do a video that sounds absolutely amazing

[@shellyg5705]

Is that called ambrosia salad?

[@elizabethannn.2556]

@@shellyg5705 we have always called it dump dalad because you dump everything together

[@leannseay7669]

My brother-in-law made this for me using cherry pie filling and added coconut and mini-marshmallows!! It was yummy😋

[@CatherinesPlates]

Sounds great!

[@loriday1394]

LeAnn, that sounds yummy! Will definitely try make it!

[@gretelhance]

Sugars?

[@leannseay7669]

@@gretelhance it is extremely rich, can only eat in small portions

[@denisegrosjean1675]

I make this with cottage cheese , jello cool whip pineapple mandarins oranges. A recipe of my mother's from the 50S you don't taste the cottage cheese. It's delicious & always a favorite for everyone

[@tabby4990]

I remember all those old recipes. My mom and grandma made frog eye salad and lots of jello or pudding recipes.

[@earnestmerida]

I have also have a variation of this with cottage cheese mixed in. It’s really good

[@lindaliddell5349]

I’ve had it with cottage cheese. It’s really good.

[@babzee7111]

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[@catnip1487]

It is like a base for homemade ice cream, so I would definitely put it in the freezer for a few hours!

[@dianeedwards9958]

looks great, I think my mom used to make some similar, cottage cheese and it was great. I am almost 80 so the 50's would be just about right.

[@merriannecall5054]

If you’re allergic to nuts, you can add crushed pretzels and it’s really yummy!

[@dorothydanridge]

Probably a lot cheaper too.

[@sfsarj6877]

I was going to do exactly that Replace the nuts for pretzels

[@cjsadman3750]

I know im 2 years late, but your hubby cracks me up, when he sneaks a bite of pecans, and strawberries!

[@CatherinesPlates]

LOL! He does that all the time.

[@btyboopers41bm]

All of you helped bring back happy memories from my childhood when my very large family would gather every Sunday after church and at least one of the aunts would bring this desert with all the varieties you've mentioned. Good times! 😊

[@cynthiasuarez9133]

This would be great with coconut in addition to the pecans. My mom made this with pecans, coconut and mini marshmallows (for Easter she would use the multi colored)

[@donnamichlin867]

I can't wait to make this dessert for Easter!

[@sandrachank6982]

Had something similar years ago and forgot about the recipe Going to a Senior potluck at my church this month. Decided to make this. Good nostalgia factor here.....and yummy too.

[@cynthiahiebert5023]

Grandma always did orange stuff she called it! Cottage cheese large ! Cool whip frozen , 1 package jello, orange flavored! Same crushed pineapple drained and 1 can mandarin oranges drained! Cool in fridge and serve! Yum!

[@pollyrichard6769]

Cottage cheese & crushed pineapple. Yum

[@woman879]

I love your format & the great recipes you present. I remember this dessert salad from when I was a kid. Dissolving 1t unflavored gelatin in 2 T boiling water & adding it to your whipping cream before whipping will help the whipped cream holds it's volume & it doesn't "melt" so fast

[@CatherinesPlates]

Thanks for sharing!

[@goreanlady806]

Cottage cheese and fruit is da bomb!!! Cottage cheese in this fruit salad is awesome..

[@tamarabelveal1992]

I remember cottage cheese in this recipe! My granny use to make it 😋‼️it's delicious with cottage cheese

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

I'm going to make this with strawberries as the strawberries are my favorite fruit. I remember eating this as a child. Thank you Catherine for The Memories💓

[@CatherinesPlates]

you are so welcome.

[@laurelconover9379]

My grandma added the cottage cheese. That is the only way I'd eat it, don't like cottage cheese but was good in this salad. And added mini marshmallows

[@sheilaschnee9444]

Cottage cheese really is good in these, it’s not all that different tasting than a sort of cream cheese type jello concoction.

[@chelle7362]

I don't like cottage cheese but I do like it in this. Mom made this all the time. We called it “(color) Stuff," which probably came from a grandkid. Pink Stuff, Green Stuff, and Orange Stuff. Try it, and with the cottage cheese. You will be delightfully surprised.

[@dianemunson9698]

I remember this one so glad to see it resurface again I had forgotten about it always loved it yum & easy I do not like to cook 🤗

[@islndgrl832]

We made a similar dessert like this in my family during the 80's. We called it " Pink Stuff " we mixed in Strawberry jello powder with the drained crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and crushed pretzels. We did not put in condensed milk or nuts because we have people in our family with nut allergies. We also mixed in miniature marshmallows in the pink stuff. Yum! 😋👍

[@abcxyz1797]

Love it, thanks. I just made a “No Bake Eclair Cake”, also from that era, too. The recipe is here on KZbin.

[@CatherinesPlates]

Sounds great!

[@mariairace917]

My mom made it too!! We loved it

[@Momowild3230]

Drop. Recipe for us.

[@lolly.createshelfcarrillo5109]

Sounds delicious I think I'll make it for Galantine ❤ Celebration for Valentine's❤🎊 Day for our ladies Gathering. Thank you very much. ❤😊❤

[@helenarmstrong3615]

I love that you don't scold the hubby stealing bites

[@CatherinesPlates]

LOL!

[@conniemcdonald1357]

Cottage cheese really goes great with fruit salad. My mother-in-law had a recipe for a fruit salad that called for cottage cheese and it was the best ever. Your fruit salad really looks great Thank you for sharing!

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Oh yes!! My grandma used to make this when we had get togethers. She didn't put in nuts but she did use marshmallows. Really takes you back. I will be making with fond memories. Thank you for sharing and for giving me so many ideas for meals!!! ❤❤

[@CatherinesPlates]

you are so welcome.

[@maryszekely3336]

That's the way I remember it too, marshmallows, no nuts.

[@00wildone00]

My mom made a fruit salad with cottage cheese when I was a kid and I still make it today, in fact I just some yesterday and it's so yummy.. It calls for a tub of cool whip, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple a pack of orange Jell-o and mandarin oranges. Don't knock it till you try it.... Dump you cottage cheese in a bowl add the orange Jell-o and mix till all the sugar is dissolved drain your fruit well add to the mix fold in the tub of cool whip, it's best served cold...

[@texsis2112]

My kids call it "Pink stuff"..cool whip, condensed milk, cherry pie filling & drained pineapple. Dump in bowl, stir, chill & eat. Tho next time I'm gunna try it yur way w/whipping cream. Since I moved in w/my son & grandson, in June, he has asked me to make it 4-5 times already & it isn't even Christmas yet.!

[@peggybowe5556]

Can't wait to make this! I love anything strawberry! Thank you for sharing your easy, delicious recipes!

[@kathyhenry4770]

As you strained the pineapple I remembered doing that under my mother's direction! 😊

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Yummy I love strawberries, looks delicious and simple yum yum 😋

[@lindapounders1896]

Love all your recipes

[@lindaberg9960]

Back in the late 70's & 80's, our sweet friend, now in her mid 90's, always made this for our work potlucks! She used cherry pie filling, served in lovely round cut glass dish, with maraschino cherries in middle. I have added the cottage cheese, and tastes delicious!

[@lindapulido3925]

I love how easy the recipe is so easy to make. Going to try it!

[@rebeccabaker1240]

I love vintage....I AM vintage. I love the old recipes, old pyrex, etc. Thanks for the recipe. I enjoyed watching you make it.

[@CatherinesPlates]

You are so welcome!

[@rebeccabaker1240]

Looks delicious. Great for the holidays.😃

[@sheilawisecup8315]

I tried this with blueberry pie filling!😋

[@skeeterforever6475]

This is so cool. I remember my mom making this.

[@zoerivers3431]

Yummm. This reminds me of my mommas desserts!! Thank you for bringing memories back to the table!!

[@maryhupf4915]

When I was little, we got to pick our birthday cake and I always chose a very similar strawberry dessert with chunks of angel food cake. Thanks for bring me a happy childhood memory.

[@pennyfritz8584]

Sounds so darn good ! I can't wait to make this !

[@tired_of_u_ppl7985]

That looks so delicious! I’m definitely trying this recipe thank you 🍓🍓🍓 ❤️😋❤️

[@CatherinesPlates]

Hope you enjoy

[@lindajones8895]

I always make this for the holidays. Thank you for sharing Catherine.

[@genmarie2011]

I made this for Easter 2023. This was absolutely delicious!!!

[@Valerie__22]

This recipe is definitely a fun blast from the past! I remember well, all the different jello-y, fruity, creamy “salads” from back in the day. These were always present on a buffet table at bridal or baby showers and picnics. Some did include mini marshmallows, others cottage cheese. I recall a lime jello version with cottage cheese, pineapple, celery, walnuts, and sour cream. It was delicious!!! If you’re unfamiliar with these, and aren’t too sure sure, then I say don’t knock it til you try it. They’re really yummy & festive. Thanks Catherine, for bringing these old-timey favs around again!

[@cat8469]

I just received another cookbook of yours and absolutely love it!! So many recipes I want to make!! Yummy!

[@CatherinesPlates]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes in my books.

[@lesbell2222]

Brings back memories, thanks

[@jomccutcheon2173]

It's really good made with Cherry pie filling! I will try the strawberry filling.

[@lindafurr2404]

Your recipes are so simple and delicious. I write them down as I’m watching so I’ll always have them. Thank you for this one.

[@CatherinesPlates]

you are welcome. Enjoy.

[@debbienorthcutt7768]

I might put mine in a graham cracker pie crust. Looks so delish!!

[@deannasilva8891]

Love your recipes. I have gotten some great meals from your receipes. Thank you.

[@gdavis2349]

Yum! I will be making this for Easter, thank you for sharing!

[@pattimccraw6168]

had no idea condensed milk would turn white after mixing, what a great recipe

[@badabing9143]

I was surprised too

[@tw3609]

Your husband cracks me up reaching for the pecans 😊

[@margaretschwarz2391]

I love older deserts they are simple and everyone loves them thanks for your videos to you and your hubby 💖

[@carolynpurser7469]

So many variations on this. All delicious!