Quaker Instant Grits - Delicious Recipes

Creamy Dessert Mold
Your guests are sure to be impressed with this lovely make-ahead dessert.

2	cups milk
1/2	cup Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Quick Grits, uncooked*
1/2	teaspoon salt (optional)

1	envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2	cup cold water
1/2	cup sugar
1/2	cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2	teaspoon vanilla
1	cup whipping cream, whipped
	Sliced sweetened berries or fresh fruit

Lightly oil 6 cup ring mold. Bring milk to a simmer; slowly stir in grits and salt. Reduce heat, simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Soften gelatin in cold water. Add to grits mixture with sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add pecans and vanilla; mix well. Cool to room teperature (about 20 to 25 minutes). Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared mold; chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Unmold onto serving platter; serve with fruit.
8 to 10 SERVINGS

*NOTE: To substitute regular Quaker or Aunt Jemima Enriched Hominy Grits, increase milk to 2-1/4 cups and simmer time to 12 to 14 minutes.

TIP: To unmold dessert, run a sharp knife around rim and inner ring of mold. Dip bottom of mold in warm water 20 to 30 seconds. Place serving plate over top of mold; invert.

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