orange salad

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Feb 24, 2013

This is a delicious, refreshing salad. It's frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and coconut. A real crowd pleaser. TOH recipe, tested and approved.

prep time 35 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 4 medium firm bananas, sliced
  • 2 - 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted

How To Make orange salad

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir the cold water, bananas, marshmallows and pineapple into gelatin.
  • Step 2
    Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Step 4
    Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
  • Step 5
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cooled filling. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin (dish will be full). Sprinkle with nuts and coconut.

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