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Jello Salad Recipe
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Four Layered Jello Dessert

Layered Jell-O Salad with colorful and delicious layers
Yield: 12
Calories: 347cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • A large See Through Bowl or 8x10 inch dish

Materials

First Layer

  • 2 3 oz. lemon jello
  • 4 cups water
  • 16 oz. crushed pineapple drained -Reserve Juice

Second Layer

  • 8 oz. Cool Whip
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese

Third Layer

  • 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice reserved. I've also substituted orange juice
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Egg Yolks

Fourth (Top) Layer

  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream Chilled
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut shavings

Instructions

First Layer (Bottom Layer)

  • Heat water, add Jell-O, and stir for 2 minutes or until dissolved.
  • Stir in drained pineapple
  • Pour into your serving dish
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours, or until firm

Second Layer

  • Mix the cream cheese & cool whip ( I used a Mixer for this - thank goodness for those!)
  • Spread this layer onto the first layer

Third Layer

  • In a saucepan over medium/high heat- heat the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir so everything is dissolved
  • Add Cornstarch - continue to stir until very thick (like a paste) Turn the heat up, if it's not thickening.
  • Temper the eggs - Have the 2 yolks mixed in a bowl, next to you, and take a spoon full of heated mixture.
  • Whip the heated mixture into the eggs
  • Add the egg mixture to the saucepan, and continue to whip while the egg is cooking into the mixture. (Only takes a minute)
  • Remove from heat
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes
  • Spread over the second layer (this is a thin layer)- place back in the fridge

Fourth Layer

  • You'll want to use your mixer for this or a handheld beater
  • Beat the Heavy Cream until soft peaks form
  • Add 2 Tbsp. of sugar, and continue to beat until the cream is the consistency of whipped cream
  • Spread over the third layer
  • Sprinkle Coconut Shavings on top and Enjoy

Notes

  • This can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to a week
  • *The original recipe included shredded cheddar cheese on top and fun colors for the layers. It was supposed to resemble an Easter Egg. I omitted the food coloring because I thought the layers already had a bright spring contrast and the cheese would definitely deter my kids from tasting this dessert.
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 347cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.5mg