This creamy lime jello salad also features crushed pineapple and chopped pecans for a refreshing green dessert that will please any crowd!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
412 Calories
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.
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
