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Creamy Gelatin Dessert Recipe

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"This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children," reports Janis Garrett of Macon, Georgia.

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Creamy Gelatin Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 16-20 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups miniature marshmallows
4 large ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Sprinkle gelatin over boiling water. Remove from the heat; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in bananas. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add pineapple and cold water to gelatin mixture.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan; chill until set. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Gradually stir in reserved pineapple juice. Add butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature, about 35-40 minutes.
In a small bowl beat the cream until firm peaks form; fold into pineapple juice mixture. Spread over gelatin mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill for 1-2 hours. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 186 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 38 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Gelatin Dessert in Taste of Home April/May 1997, p18

Pick the Right Pineapple

Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme that prevents gelatin from setting. Be sure to use canned pineapple instead. —Julia Kiewit, Laurel, Mississippi

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by dollargirl

I've made this several times, always a hit!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by portulaca

I made this for a club meeting last week,using SF Jello & whipped topping & they loved it. Brought rest to work the next day & got additional raves.

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by portulaca

Made it for 1st time for garden club mtg - used SF Jello, Splendah & Whipped Topping. Brought leftovers to work -- all loved it. Would use less cold water next time.

Reviewed on May. 07, 2009 by grandma lou

Can you use sugar free Jell-0 in this recipe? My husband is diabetic and I need to reduce the sugar.

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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2009 by 21MissPip

My mom made this recipe every Easter, and once I moved out, I started to make it for my family and friends. I love it.