Lime Gelatin Salad

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This is a great recipe my mom got from my aunt. It is a family tradition for us. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, if you like. It looks just beautiful in a cut crystal bowl. We just 'gobble' it up! If pecans aren't your favorite. substitute walnuts. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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3
Servings:
9
Yield:
8 to 10 - servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix

  • 1 ½ cups boiling water

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the gelatin mix in a large bowl. Stir it until it is dissolved. Add 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Place it in the refrigerator to partially gel. It is important that the gelatin is only partially gelled.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the pineapple in a small saucepan until it boils. Let it cook about 5 minutes. Cool it to room temperature.

  3. When the gelatin is partially gelled, blend the softened cream cheese into it until it is creamy. Mix in the cooled, cooked pineapple.

  4. Whip the cream until it is fluffy. Fold it into the gelatin-cream cheese mixture. Fold the nuts into the gelatin mixture. Pour it all into a pretty crystal bowl and place it in the refrigerator to completely gel.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458 Calories
37g Fat
30g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 18g 92%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 6mg 32%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 195mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.