Photo by LeeAnn White
SERVES 8
2 cups boiling water
1 3-ounce package orange Jell-O
1 3-ounce package pineapple Jell-O
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 cups cold water
1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained (save ½ cup juice for topping)
2 large bananas, sliced
Topping
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, thawed
In a glass bowl, add boiling water then stir in contents of both Jell-O packages and the marshmallows until dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Add cold water, pineapple and banana slices and stir. Refrigerate in a 4-quart or larger serving bowl for 4 hours or until firm.
For topping, combine sugar, flour and pineapple juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Beat egg and whisk into mixture. Add butter and cook until mixture thickens, about 4–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Allow to cool. Fold in whipped topping. Spread on top of Jell-O once firm. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
“This is my mom's recipe—a nice springy side dish or dessert!”
SHERRI DEWIG, BLUFFTON