Festive Fruit Gelatin

Name: Festive Fruit Gelatin
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin; 3 cups boiling water, divided; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin; 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce

“I use this during the holidays because of the color combination, but it's good anytime!” With cranberry sauce, pineapple and cream cheese, there's a wonderful variety of flavors in this recipe. Barbara Knapp - Bennington, Vermont

Ingredients

1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lime gelatin
3 cups boiling water, divided
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve lime gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set but not firm.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 15 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add milk and gelatin mixture; beat until smooth. Gently spread over lime layer. Refrigerate until set but not firm.
In a large bowl, dissolve strawberry gelatin in remaining boiling water. Whisk in cranberry sauce until smooth. Refrigerate until partially set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 122 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.