Special Jello Salad

• 3 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin, any flavor
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice)
• 3 bananas
• 1 (10 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup reserved pineapple juice
• 1 egg
• 12 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 cups Cool Whip
• 2 -4 tablespoons coconut (optional)
• 2 -4 tablespoons pecans (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons walnuts (optional)

1. Stir to dissolve jello in 3 cups boiling water.
2. Add 3 cups cold water.
3. Pour into 9x13 glass dish.
4. Add the drained pineapple, sliced bananas, and marshmallows.
5. Refrigerate til set.
6. Meanwhile, in top of double boiler cook the reserved pineapple juice (its okay if bits of pineapple are in the juice) with the egg, sugar and flour, stirring til thick.
7. Remove from heat and add the cream cheese, stirring til smooth.
8. Cool completely.
9. Gently mix in the Cool Whip.
10. Spread the mixture on top of jello.
11. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts if desired.
12. Refrigerate about 2 more hours.
13. Enjoy!

jello gelatin, pineapple, bananas, marshmallows, pineapple juice, egg, sugar, flour, cream cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/special-jello-salad-143099 (may not work)