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

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Ingredients for G Ma's Lime Jello

Crushed Pineapple
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
Whipping Cream
Lime Jell O Gelatin

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How to Make G Ma's Lime Jello

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.
Remove from heat and add 1 (3 ounce) package of lime-flavored gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch square glass baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese to the whipped cream and beat until smooth and combined.
Gently fold in 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, drained.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make G Ma's Lime Jello?

G Ma's Lime Jello takes about 200 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 180 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in G Ma's Lime Jello?

G Ma's Lime Jello has approximately 310 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for G Ma's Lime Jello?

The key ingredients for G Ma's Lime Jello are Crushed Pineapple, Lemon Juice, Water, Cream Cheese, Sugar, Whipping Cream. See the full list with measurements above.