SUNSHINE SALAD

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This is a really good Jello Salad! This is a recipe out of our family cookbook that my cousin Vicki put together as a labor of love for her mom (dad's sister) for her 71st birthday in 1997. (Times are approximate, as I haven't timed how long this takes to make).

Provided by Teresa M

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (3 ounce) boxes orange Jell-O
4 cups water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 bananas, sliced and sprinkled w/
lemon juice
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg, well-beaten
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Cool Whip
flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside.
  • Dissolve Jello in 2 c hot water.
  • Add 2 c cold water.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • When almost congealed, add one can of drained crushed pineapple.
  • Add sliced bananas and miniature marshmallows; chill.
  • In small saucepan, cook pineapple juice with 1/2 c sugar, 1 T cornstarch, and well-beaten egg.
  • Cook until thick enough to spread; cool.
  • Then add cream cheese and whip together.
  • Spread on congealed Jello.
  • Top with Cool Whip.
  • Sprinkled with flaked coconut if desired.

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