Description
Lime Gelatin Salad is a creamy, nostalgic dessert that blends lime-flavored gelatin with crushed pineapple, whipped cream, cream cheese, and chopped pecans. This sweet-tart, fluffy salad is perfect for holiday spreads, potlucks, or retro-themed dinners—easy to make, delightfully festive, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
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240 ml boiling water
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1 package (170 g) lime flavored gelatin mix
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1 can (567 g) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
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1 package (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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480 ml heavy cream
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1 cup (110 g) chopped pecans
Instructions
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In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir well.
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Add 120 ml reserved pineapple juice to the gelatin. Mix and refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened.
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Simmer pineapple and remaining juice for 5 minutes, then cool.
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Beat cream cheese into partially set gelatin until smooth. Stir in cooled pineapple.
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Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into gelatin mixture.
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Fold in chopped pecans.
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Pour into a mold or bowl and chill at least 4 hours until set.
Notes
Let gelatin partially set before adding cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Fully cool pineapple mixture before combining.
Garnish with maraschino cherries or extra pecans for a festive touch.
Not freezer-friendly; store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill / No-Bake
- Cuisine: American