Pineapple Lime Gelatin

Name: Pineapple Lime Gelatin
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes, Irish Desserts, Irish Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water, divided; 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 16 large marshmallows; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional

This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course, the green color makes it nice for St. Patrick’s Day, too. With the marshmallows, pecans and whipped cream, the sweet salad can even be served as a light dessert. I like to cook for both small groups and large crowds. When our entire family gets together for thanks and feasting, it’s a wonderful time!

Ingredients

2 cups boiling water, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
16 large marshmallows
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional

Directions

In a bowl, add 1 cup boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to completely dissolve. In a small saucepan, combine marshmallows and remaining water; cook over low heat until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir into gelatin. Refrigerate until partially set.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pineapple. Fold in gelatin mixture, whipped cream, pecans and, if desired, food coloring. Pour into a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate, covered, until set. Unmold onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 223 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Lime Ring Salad in Country Extra March 2006

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gardenerbowler

Mar 15, 2014

Just made this for a St. Pat's party. Doubled it and was able to make it stretch to feed 45 people along with cupcakes. Everyone raved about. Now have to give out the recipe to several people. Thanks for sharing. I'm not a lime person by any means and I enjoyed it. Will definitely make again soon.
ngerard

May 28, 2013

This recipe adds color and flavor to any meal. Good for a pot luck.
Killakatwebster

Nov 22, 2012

Everyone loved this recipe. I make this every year for the holidays and even for desert. This desert is light, fluffy and lightly sweetened.
mrsbjsmith

Nov 22, 2011

I get requests to make this recipe every holiday get together. This is my husband's favorite and this is by far the best "green stuff" recipe I have found, don't skip out on the cream cheese, it is much better than the recipes that use cottage cheese.
tkarinas

May 18, 2010

Pineapple lime gelatin makes a special dessert for special meals and one my family simply loves. We make it for birthdays and special days and keep the recipe private as we don't want our guests knowing how it was made.
Rakhsmom

Feb 18, 2010

Love this recipe and serve often. Sometimes I substitute minimarshmallows and just mix them in. I use finely shredded cheddar instead of cream cheese. The white spots anf orange shreds add color and add a little more flavor!