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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Pineapple, bananas and marshmallows are folded into orange Jell-O in this refreshing salad. Frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and coconut, this yummy dish is a real crowd-pleaser. I have been making it for years. -Anna Jean Key, Muskogee, Oklahoma Ingredients:
3 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin |
3 cups boiling water |
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple |
3 cups cold water |
4 medium firm bananas, sliced |
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped |
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted |
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir the cold water, bananas, marshmallows and pineapple into gelatin.
2. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
4. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in
6. cooled filling. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin (dish will be full). Sprinkle with nuts and coconut. Yield: 12 servings.
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