3 layer orange jello salad

Recipe by
Elaine Wilson
Prattville, AL

This recipe was in a cookbook I got for Christmas in 1974. Whenever we plan a family dinner, my cousin will always say, "And Lane will bring the Orange Jello Salad"! It's not 'diet food' so I save it for special occasions. Could also be used as a dessert.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For 3 layer orange jello salad

  • 1 box
    orange jello
  • 1 can
    8oz crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
  • 1 can
    15oz fruit cocktail, in syrup, drained, save juice
  • 1 box
    8oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1
    8oz tub cool whip
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 4
    eggs, well beaten
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 c
    saved fruit juices. add water as needed to make 2 cups.
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, toasted and chopped, for garnish

How To Make 3 layer orange jello salad

  • 1
    Make jello according to package directions minus 1/4 cup water.
  • 2
    Add drained pineapple and fruit cocktail. Mix evenly. Pour in 9x13 glass pan.
  • 3
    Put in fridge till set.
  • 4
    Next mix softened cream cheese and Cool Whip.
  • 5
    Spread over Jello. Put back in fridge.
  • 6
    Mix sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice and 2 cups saved fruit juices. Add water as needed to make 2 cups.
  • 7
    Cook over med high heat, stirring constantly, till thickened, COOL, spread over Cool Whip layer.
  • 8
    Garnish with toasted, chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours before serving.

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