Green Jello Salad
Prep Time20 minutes mins
chill time2 hours hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas jello salad, green jello salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 584kcal
- 20 oz. crushed pineapple
- 1 ⅔ cup water
- 1 large package lime jello 6 oz. box
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- 3 oz. cream cheese set at room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup red grapes seedless - halved
- 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
Sauce:
- 1 egg well beaten
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray. Set aside
Drain pineapple. (drain on paper towels to make sure all the juice is out)
Boil 1 ⅔ cup water. In a large mixing bowl add the water and green jello. Stir until jello is dissolved.
Add mini marshmallows to green jello.
In a small mixing bowl add softened cream cheese. Add 2 Tablespoons hot water and mix until cream cheese is smooth. Add 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise and mix until smooth.
Combine the jello and cream cheese mixture.
Add pineapple and sliced grapes.
In medium-sized mixing bowl whisk whipping cream until it’s thick. Gently fold the whipped cream into the jello mixture.
Pour into bundt pan or jello mold and set in refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until set.
To remove from mold. Place mold (bundt pan) in warm water for 5-10 seconds. Place serving plate on top of mold and flip. (Do not try it for more than 15 seconds or it will start to turn to liquid)
For the sauce:
Use double boiler, or a glass bowl on top of a pan of hot water: (you can use a small sauce pan over direct, medium heat, just watch it closely)
Mix egg, confectioners sugar and lemon juice in sauce pan and stir until sugar is melted and mixture is thickened. Patience is key.
Once thickened remove from heat and let cool.
In medium-sized mixing bowl whisk whipping cream until it’s thick. Gently fold into the lemon mixture.
Serve with the chilled green jello salad.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1890IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg