Frosted Orange Salad
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.
3 packages (3 oz each) orange gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 cups cold water
4 medium bananas, sliced
2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir in cold water, bananas, marshmallows and pineapple into gelatin. Pour into a 13" x 9" x 2" dish coated with non stick cooking spray, refrigerate until firm.
Meanwhile, in a 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. Remove from 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.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth: add cooled filling. Fold in whipped cream, spread over gelatin. (dish will be full). Sprinkle with nuts and coconut.
Enjoy and
Happy Quilting,