Saturday, August 2, 2014

Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares

(Courtesy of Mr Food)

Ingredients:
2 pkgs. (4 serving size each) lemon-flavored gelatin
2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained, with 1 c. juice reserved
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. grated carrot
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.  Add cold water, reserved pineapple juice and orange peel; mix well.  Chill 15-20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.  Stir in pineapple and carrot.  Pour into a 9x13 baking dish.  Chill for 1 hour;.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over pineapple gelatin mixture.

Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

http://www.mrfood.com/Misc-Desserts/Pineapple-Citrus-Cream-Squares

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