Best Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares Recipes

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Provided by Patsy Fowler

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4oz) packages lemon flavored gelatin
2 c boiling water
1 c cold water
1--20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained, with 1 cup juice reserved
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 1/2 c carrots, grated
1 oz (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
1 (8oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water, reserved pineapple juice. and orange peel. mix well. Chill 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and carrot. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Chill 1 hour.
2. In a large bowl. beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over pineapple gelatin mixture.
3. Cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (4-serving-size) packages lemon-flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, with 1 cup juice reserved
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water, reserved pineapple juice, and orange peel; mix well. Chill 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and carrot. Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Chill 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 at least 4 hours, or until firm. Notes When ready to serve, garnish with orange slices.