PINEAPPLE GELATIN SALAD

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My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long, it's quickly become a favorite. A good friend shared it with me, and every time I make it, I think of her. -Susan Kirby, Tipton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
3 cups boiling water
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dissolve gelatin in water; add pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; chill until almost set, about 45 minutes. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Carefully spread over gelatin; chill for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, lemon juice, water, flour, egg yolks and reserved pineapple juice; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Cool. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.