Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares
- SERVES
- 12
Everything old is new again, and that goes for the gelatin mold. Our no-mold required refreshing and creamy Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares are easy to serve and bring along too!
What You'll Need
- 2 (4-serving-size) packages lemon-flavored gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, with 1 cup juice reserved
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
What to Do
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In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water, reserved pineapple juice, and orange peel; mix well. Chill 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and carrot. Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Chill 1 hour.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over pineapple gelatin mixture.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Notes
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When ready to serve, garnish with orange slices.
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Gelatin desserts are such a refreshing go-along with so many meals. Here's our recipe for Waldorf Gelatin -- give it a try!
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ksjoscelyn 0613203
Aug 02, 2014
Looks and sounds wonderful! Kids would go for this for sure. (That includes adult kids as well).
lovincookin 664560 6
Aug 22, 2013
This was very good and easy to make. Attn: bnrudy Made exactly what the recipe calls for,...(2)4- serving size gelatin. Never mind the video!
indianlady51 20623 62
Aug 27, 2012
Just follow the recipe, it calls for 2 packages of lemon-flavored Jelatin. This is how many you use.
Chef 1012652
Jul 06, 2012
The recipe says "2" packages of gelatin but in the video you say "A" package of gelatin?? 1or 2 pkgs??
SMH of IL
Jul 04, 2012
Made this to take to my husbands's brothers house for the Fourth. It was great. Cool and refreshing.
NoNoNannette
Aug 11, 2012
Did you use 1 or 2 packages gelatin; the video show using 1 package of lemon-flavored gelatin, while the recipe has 2 packages of lemon-flavored gelatin
dorachvz 1449321
Jun 30, 2012
love all your recipes your the greatest cook im always in need of your recipes for my kids thank you
NoNoNannette
Aug 11, 2012
How about YOU? Did you use 1 or 2 packages gelatin; the video show using 1 package of lemon-flavored gelatin, while the recipe has 2 packages of lemon-flavored gelatin
NoNoNannette
Aug 11, 2012
How about YOU Did you use 1 or 2 packages gelatin; the video show using 1 package of lemon-flavored gelatin, while the recipe has 2 packages of lemon-flavored gelatin
wlg94117
Jun 28, 2012
this sounds wonderful ,could I use splenda as I am A diabetic and I try to stay away from sugar.
pamquilts2
Jun 26, 2012
You could save a few calories by using sugarfree jello and low fat cream cheese
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