LEMON-PINEAPPLE DESSERT SQUARES

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For a "light" version of this recipe use sugar-free gelatin and reduced fat whipped topping.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) boxes lemon gelatin
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained, liquid reserved
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 -10 inch) angel food cake
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix gelatin and boiling water until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • In 2 cup measuring cup, mix reserved pineapple liquid and enough cold water to make 2 cups. Stir into gelatin mixture.
  • Refrigerate until thickened but not set; about 45 minutes.
  • Stir pineapple into thickened gelatin mixture. With rubber spatula, fold in 3 cups of the whipped topping.
  • Tear angel food cake into 1-inch pieces, placing half of the pieces in ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
  • Spoon half of gelatin mixture evenly over cake pieces. Repeat layers.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap, refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Cut dessert into serving pieces; place on dessert plates. Top each with about 2 tablespoons strawberries and about 1 tablespoon remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.9, Protein 3

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