Gram’s Lemon Pineapple Jell-o Salad
(from shilamarie’s recipe box)
A Thanksgiving tradition
Source: Nadine Giordano (Gram)
Serves 12 peopleCategories: Sides, fruit dishes, jell-o
Ingredients
- Jell-o:
- 1 large box lemon Jell-o
- 20 oz crushed pineapple, drain and reserve juice
- Small marshmallows, enough to cover jell-o
- Custard:
- Pineapple juice drained from 20 oz can above
- Water
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 c flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 T butter
- Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 T milk
- Small amount of shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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Make Jell-o:
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Make per package except use 3 1/2 c of water
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Refrigerate til soft set (1-1 1/2hrs)
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Stir in pineapple and top with marshmallows
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Back in frig 4 hours or until set
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Make Custard:
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Add pineapple juice plus enough water to make 2 c into sauce pan
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Heat slowly to a boil
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Sift together sugar and flour
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Whisk into liquid slowly
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Temper 2 eggs, then add to liquid
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Stir constantly until thickened
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Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted
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Pour into bowl and cover lightly until cooled
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Make Topping:
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Beat together until spreadable
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Assemble:
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Spread cold custard over jell-o, return to frig for one hour
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Spread topping over custard and sprinkle desired amount of cheese
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Lightly cover and refrig until ready to serve