lime gelatin salad (the best ever!!)

Name: Lime Gelatin Salad (The Best Ever!!)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) boiling water; 1 package(s) lime flavored gelatin (6 oz.); 1 can(s) crushed pineapple in juice (drain & reserve juice); 1 package(s) cream cheese (8 oz.), softened; 2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans

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Roz Blair

Powder Springs, GA

Updated on Nov 20, 2025

I recall my grandmother making a lime gelatin salad when I was a child and went searching...and oh, boy did I ever find one! Even better than my grandmothers!! This is so rich and delicious -- I ate it for breakfast with the tiny bit of leftovers from the holiday meal!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 package lime flavored gelatin (6 oz.)
1 can crushed pineapple in juice (drain & reserve juice)
1 package cream cheese (8 oz.), softened
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans

How To Make lime gelatin salad (the best ever!!)

Step 1

In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over gelatin mix. Stir until COMPLETELY dissolved then stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place crushed pineapple and remaining juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Step 3

With an electric hand mixer, blend softened cream cheese into lime gelatin mixture until smooth. Stir in cooled pineapple.
Step 4

In your stand mixer bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin/cream cheese/pineapple mixture, until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
Step 5

Pour mixture into Jell-O mold (5-6 cup capacity) or a pretty glass serving or trifle bowl.
Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 415kcal, carbohydrates: 28g, cholesterol: 77mg, fat: 33g, fiber: 2g, protein: 5g, saturated fat: 16g, sodium: 165mg, sugar: 25g, unsaturated fat: 17g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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