G Ma's Lime Jello Recipe

This Thanksgiving and Christmas favorite flies off the table faster than the turkey! Grandma's secret recipe for a creamy, dreamy lime jello salad is tangy, sweet, and utterly irresistible. The key? Perfectly set jello before adding the pineapple to prevent it from interfering with the gelling process. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 310 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for G Ma's Lime Jello

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How to Make G Ma's Lime Jello

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat and add 1 (3 ounce) package of lime-flavored gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch square glass baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese to the whipped cream and beat until smooth and combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, drained.
  7. Gently pour the whipped cream mixture over the set lime jello. Use a spatula to gently fold the two layers together, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld, or for a firmer consistency, freeze for a couple of hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

61g

Carbs

10g

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