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layered lime gelatin squares

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Barbara Kavorkian
@BKavorkian
Two Harbors, MN

Light dessert low in sugar. Wonderful treat without all the guilt.

(1 rating)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr 40 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For layered lime gelatin squares

  • 1 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 pkg
    (8 serving or 2- 4 serving) boxes of lime sugar free jello
  • ice cubes
  • 1 c
    cold water
  • 1 1/3 c
    lite whipped topping, divided

How To Make layered lime gelatin squares

  • 1
    In a large whisk in boiling water into gelatin for 2 minutes until dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 1/2 cups total. Add this to gelatin and stir until ice is completely melted. Refrigerate roughly 45 minutes or so until the gelatin is slightly thickened. This will not be set.
  • 2
    Remove 1 1/2 cups of the gelatin and set aside. Add 1/4 cup of the whipped topping to remaining gelatin and stir with wire whisk until well blended. Reserve the rest of the whipped cream to top at the end. Pour into 8 inch square dish and refrigerate about 15 minutes until set but not firm. Carefully spoon reserved gelatin that was set aside over the creamy layer in dish.
  • 3
    Refrigerate 3 hours until firm. Cut into 9 squares to serve. Top each with a dollop of remaining whipped topping.
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