Description
A make-ahead Orange Jello Salad that is perfect for a special occasion. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Original Family Recipe from Lois Kimmel
Ingredients
Scale
Orange Jello
- 2 small boxes or 1 large
- 1 can (15 oz) apricots
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed pineapple
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Topping
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup real whipping cream
- ½ cup grated cheese
Instructions
- Drain apricots and pineapple, reserving the juice
- Cut apricots into small pieces
- In a large bowl, combine the jello and 2 cups boiling water, stir to dissolve
- Add 1 cup of reserved juice, stir and place bowl in fridge for about 30 minutes or until jello is consistency of egg whites
- Fold in fruit and marshmallows
- Rinse 13×9 glass pan in cold water and pour in jello mixture
- Return to fridge until set, several hours or overnight
Topping
- In a small saucepan, add the sugar, flour, beaten egg and orange juice
- Whisk constantly until thick
- Add butter and stir until melted
- Remove from heat and let cool, about 30 minutes
- Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form, fold in pudding mixture and spread on jello
- Top with grated cheese
Notes
Chilling time is included.
- Prep Time: 15