Ingredients
- 1 cup water (boiling)
- 1 package (6 ounce) Jell-O gelatin (pineapple flavored)
- 1 can sweetened (20 ounce) crushed pineapple (drained with juice reserved)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip thawed or 2 cups unwhipped heavy whipping cream, then whipped to stiff peaks)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the dry gelatin powder. Stir until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup reserved sweetened pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thickened but not set, about 1 hour.
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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.
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Step 3: In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and gelatin mixture until smooth. Mix in the cooled pineapple.
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Step 4: In a medium bowl, Fold the Cool Whip into gelatin mixture, then fold in chopped nuts. Pour into a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
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Step 5: Spoon into dessert bowls.
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