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Creamy Gelatin Dessert

Creamy Gelatin Dessert
"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.
16-20 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling

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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Creamy Gelatin Dessert (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • nuts. Chill for 1-2 hours. Yield: 16-20 servings.
Nutrition 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.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013