PINEAPPLE CITRUS CREAM SQUARES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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.