Pineapple Gelatin Salad

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple
• 1 pkg (6 oz) lemon gelatin
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 pkg (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1 carton (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbs lemon juice
• 3 tbs water
• 2 tbs flour
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dissolve gelatin in water; add pineapple. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch dish; chill until almost set, about 45 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Carefully spread over gelatin; chill for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile in a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, lemon juice, water, flour, egg yolks, and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Yield: 12-16 servings.