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pineapple cream cheese jello squares

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I had 2 boxes of pineapple jello in my pantry, and this is what I made...my family really enjoyed them...you could use different flavored jello as well...enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pineapple cream cheese jello squares

  • 2 - 3 oz
    boxes - island pineapple jello
  • 1 - 20 oz
    can, crushed pineapple - drained well - reserving juice
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cream cheese - softened
  • water
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make pineapple cream cheese jello squares

  • 1
    Drain pineapple well. Reserving juice and add water to it to make 2 1/4 cups of liquid.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese with dry jello, until well combined.
  • 3
    Bring pineapple liquid to a boil and combine with the cream cheese mixture. Stir until jello and cream cheese are dissolved. Refrigerate until jello is almost set, but still a little jiggly. About 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  • 4
    Add the pineapple and nuts and stir well to combine. Pour mixture into an 8 inch pan and spread evenly.
  • 5
    Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours until set well. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
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