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lime gelatin salad (the best ever!!)

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Roz Blair
@Roz_Blair
Powder Springs, GA

I recall my grandmother making a lime gelatin salad when I was a child and went searching...and oh, boy did I ever find one! Even better than my grandmothers!! This is so rich and delicious -- I ate it for breakfast with the tiny bit of leftovers from the holiday meal!

(3 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For lime gelatin salad (the best ever!!)

  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 1 pkg
    lime flavored gelatin (6 oz.)
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple in juice (drain & reserve juice)
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese (8 oz.), softened
  • 2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make lime gelatin salad (the best ever!!)

  • 1
    In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over gelatin mix. Stir until COMPLETELY dissolved then stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    With an electric hand mixer, blend softened cream cheese into lime gelatin mixture until smooth. Stir in cooled pineapple.
  • 4
    In your stand mixer bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin/cream cheese/pineapple mixture, until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  • 5
    Pour mixture into Jell-O mold (5-6 cup capacity) or a pretty glass serving or trifle bowl.
  • 6
    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
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