CIRCUS PEANUT GELATIN
Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus peanut Jell-O recipe, I knew just where to buy them. Kids love the cool fruity taste, and older folks enjoy the trip down memory lane. -Ruthanne Mengel, De Motte, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut 32 candies into small pieces; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer. Stir until smooth. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in remaining boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set. , Fold in whipped topping. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares; top each square with a remaining circus peanut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PEANUT PUDDING DESSERT
I prepared this rich yummy dessert recently, and our guests wanted seconds. The crunchy chopped peanut crust is such a nice complement to the creamy chocolate and peanut butter layers. You're sure to be asking for seconds, too! -Patricia Senkow Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in peanuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Carefully spread over crust., In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with chocolate curls and additional peanuts if desired. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PINA COLADA LUSH
Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert-it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I love how the tart pineapple pairs with the sweet coconut. -Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h20m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Press onto the bottom and up sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a second bowl, beat together cream cheese, pineapple and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla extract; spread into crust. , In same bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread pudding mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining whipped topping. , Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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