Lime Gelatin Salad

This lime jello salad is a great recipe my mom made every year for Thanksgiving making it a family tradition for us — we just gobble it up! It can be made a day or two ahead of time if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Combine boiling water and gelatin mix in a large bowl; stir until dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Blend softened cream cheese and prepared gelatin until smooth. Mix in cooled pineapple.

Step 4

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a pretty glass bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.