FROSTED PINEAPPLE LEMON GELATIN

Frosted Pineapple Lemon Gelatin image

A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite. -Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups ginger ale, chilled
2 large firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the ginger ale, bananas and crushed pineapple. Transfer to a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate until firm., For topping, combine sugar and flour in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into custard. Spread over gelatin. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.