Description
A refreshing and creamy lemon pineapple gelatin salad that’s perfect as a side or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon gelatin (3oz/85g box)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup well-chilled pineapple juice (use the juice from the can of crushed pineapple)
- 1 can crushed pineapple (drained very well, reserve the juice, 540ml or 20oz can)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup whipping cream (whipped to soft peaks)
Instructions
- Dissolve the lemon gelatin in boiling water, stirring for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cold reserved pineapple juice. Let cool in the fridge until syrupy, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple, cheddar cheese, and whipped cream.
- Pour into a bowl or dish that has been lightly oiled with cooking spray and chill in the fridge until firm for 4 to 6 hours.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light dessert.
- Ensure the gelatin is completely dissolved for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg