Special Jello Salad Recipe

Name: Special Jello Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin, any flavor; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice); 3 bananas; 1 (10 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows; 1 cup reserved pineapple juice; 1 egg; ½ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 2 cups Cool Whip; 2 -4 tablespoons coconut (optional); 2 -4 tablespoons pecans (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

3 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin, any flavor
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice)
3 bananas
1 (10 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1 cup reserved pineapple juice
1 egg
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups Cool Whip
2 -4 tablespoons coconut (optional)
2 -4 tablespoons pecans (optional) or 2 -4 tablespoons walnuts (optional)

1
Stir to dissolve jello in 3 cups boiling water.
2
Add 3 cups cold water.
3
Pour into 9x13 glass dish.
4
Add the drained pineapple, sliced bananas, and marshmallows.
5
Refrigerate til set.
6
Meanwhile, in top of double boiler cook the reserved pineapple juice (its okay if bits of pineapple are in the juice) with the egg, sugar and flour, stirring til thick.
7
Remove from heat and add the cream cheese, stirring til smooth.
8
Cool completely.
9
Gently mix in the Cool Whip.
10
Spread the mixture on top of jello.
11
Sprinkle with coconut and nuts if desired.
12
Refrigerate about 2 more hours.
13
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (3 ounce) packages Jello gelatin, any flavor, 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (save the juice), 3 bananas, 1 (10 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows, and more.

Yes, Special Jello Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Special Jello Salad

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