ORANGE SALAD

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This is a delicious, refreshing salad. It's frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and coconut. A real crowd pleaser. TOH recipe, tested and approved.

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pkg (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
3 c boiling water
1 can(s) (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 c cold water
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 - 1/2 c miniature marshmallows
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c heavy whipping cream, whipped
3/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 c flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir the cold water, bananas, marshmallows and pineapple into gelatin.
  • 2. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until firm.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • 4. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
  • 5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cooled filling. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin (dish will be full). Sprinkle with nuts and coconut.

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