Frosted Strawberry Salad
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 2 cups apple juice
- 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 34 cup pecan pieces
- 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry gelatin
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cups whipped topping
- reserved pineapple juice (plus water to make 1 cup)
- 1 (1 ounce) packet unflavored gelatin (Knox)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallow
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Drain the pineapple and reserve the juice.
- Set the drained pineapple aside.
- In a saucepan, bring the apple juice to a boil.Pour the hot juice into a bowl and add the gelatin.
- Stir to dissolve.
- Refrigerate until partially set.
- Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the gelatin mixture.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Fold the pineapple, strawberries, sliced banana, and pecans into the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Pour into an 8x13" pan.
- Chill until the top sets, about 20 minutes.
- For the top layer:.
- Bring the pineapple juice and water mixture to a boil.
- Dissolve the unflavored gelatin in the boiling water.
- Turn the heat down, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are melted.
- Set aside to cool until tepid but not set.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the topping mixture over the fruit mixture.
- Chill for several hours before serving.
pineapple, apple juice, fresh strawberries, banana, pecan, strawberry gelatin, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pineapple, unflavored gelatin, marshmallow
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/frosted-strawberry-salad-365419 (may not work)