Frosted Gelatin Salad
A sweet, creamy topping frosts tis extra-fruity gelatin that is chock-full of canned apricots and crushed pineapple. "It's a colorful salad to serve at potluck dinners," reports Bertha Johnson of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Everyone loves the combination of flavors."12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) apricot halves
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
- 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add marshmallows;
- stir until melted. Drain apricots, reserving 1 cup juice; set juice
- aside. Chop apricots; add to gelatin with pineapple. Pour into an
- 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Chill until firm.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Whisk in
- the egg, vanilla and reserved apricot juice until smooth. Bring to a
- boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold in
- cooled juice mixture. Spread over gelatin. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Chill for 1 hour. Yield: 12 servings.