3 layer orange jello salad
This recipe was in a cookbook I got for Christmas in 1974. Whenever we plan a family dinner, my cousin will always say, "And Lane will bring the Orange Jello Salad"! It's not 'diet food' so I save it for special occasions. Could also be used as a dessert.
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yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For 3 layer orange jello salad
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1 boxorange jello
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1 can8oz crushed pineapple, drained, save juice
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1 can15oz fruit cocktail, in syrup, drained, save juice
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1 box8oz cream cheese, softened
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18oz tub cool whip
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1 1/2 csugar
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1/4 cflour
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4eggs, well beaten
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3 Tbsplemon juice
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2 csaved fruit juices. add water as needed to make 2 cups.
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1/2 cpecans, toasted and chopped, for garnish
How To Make 3 layer orange jello salad
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1Make jello according to package directions minus 1/4 cup water.
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2Add drained pineapple and fruit cocktail. Mix evenly. Pour in 9x13 glass pan.
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3Put in fridge till set.
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4Next mix softened cream cheese and Cool Whip.
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5Spread over Jello. Put back in fridge.
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6Mix sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice and 2 cups saved fruit juices. Add water as needed to make 2 cups.
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7Cook over med high heat, stirring constantly, till thickened, COOL, spread over Cool Whip layer.
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8Garnish with toasted, chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours before serving.
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