Creamy Gelatin Dessert

Name: Creamy Gelatin Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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

"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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 186 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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

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dollargirl

Aug 14, 2011

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

Jan 24, 2011

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.
portulaca

Jan 19, 2011

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.
grandma lou

May 7, 2009

Can you use sugar free Jell-0 in this recipe? My husband is diabetic and I need to reduce the sugar.glassman
21MissPip

Apr 7, 2009

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.