Jell-O Salad II
- 1 (3 ounce) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 34 cup crushed pineapple in syrup
- 1 medium banana
- 12 cup chopped pecans
- 12 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 egg
- 12 cup sugar
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- Slice the banana as thin as possible and layer them into the bottom of an 8x8 glass pan.
- Prepare jello according to the directions on the box.
- Slowly pour the jello into the glass pan as not to disturb the bananas and place jello in the fridge for 15 minutes or until just chilled but not set.
- Remove the cream cheese from the fridge to soften.
- Drain the juice from the can of pineapple.
- Extract as much as possible and reserve the juice.
- Pour the juice into a small sauce pan, add the egg and the sugar.
- Stir until mixed.
- Remove the jello from the fridge, stir in the drained crushed pineapple and the pecans.
- Evenly distribute the marshmallows across the top of the jello mixture.
- Return the jello to the fridge.
- Heat the pineapple juice and egg mixture on medium-low while stirring, until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the cubed cream cheese.
- Beat with an immersion blender or whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Cool at room temperature until the jello has set.
- Once the jello has set, spread the cooled cream cheese mixture over the jello and sprinkle the top with the shredded coconut.
- Return the jello to the fridge and allow the topping to set up for at least 1 hour.
- Cut the salad into squares and remove slices with a spatula.
- Enjoy.
dessert, cream cheese, pineapple, banana, pecans, coconut, egg, sugar, marshmallows
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jell-o-salad-ii-241675 (may not work)