Coconut Pineapple Jello Salad

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ready in:
2-5 hrs

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1 comment

ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1 package lemon gelatin powder
1 cup boiling water
1 container (8 ounce size) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounce size) crushed pineapple
1 jar maraschino cherries, sliced in half
1 can mandarin oranges
3/4 cup flaked coconut
2 ice cubes

directions

Whip cream cheese and add well drained pineapple. Mix gelatin with boiling water. Add ice cubes and stir until dissolved. Add to cream cheese and pineapple mixture. Add maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges and coconut.

Refrigerate until partially set. Stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate at least another hour before serving.

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nutrition data

460 calories, 24 grams fat, 57 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

bikingrandma November 23, 2009

It doesn't say what size box of Jello to use. Small size--3 oz, or large--6 oz. Would it make a difference in the amount of water needed? I need specifics here!
geri_deleon REVIEW:
August 23, 2009

This is easy and delicious. Everyone loved it. The dish was cleaned before the meal was over.

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