Frosted Pineapple Lemon Gelatin
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.
A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
—Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire
Ingredients
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1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
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2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
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2 cups boiling water
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2 cups ginger ale, chilled
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2 large firm bananas, sliced
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
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1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the ginger ale, bananas and crushed pineapple. Transfer to a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm.
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2.
For topping, combine sugar and flour in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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3.
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature.
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4.
In a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into custard. Spread over gelatin. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 250 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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