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Tropical Layered Dessert

Prep time

30 min

Total time

5 hr 45 min

Servings

Makes 20 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • 1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Island Pineapple or Strawberry Kiwi Flavor Gelatin
    • 1-1/2 cups cold water
    • 2 cans (8 oz. each) tropical fruit cocktail, drained
    • 1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
    • 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
    • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
    • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
    • 2 Tbsp. milk
    • 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
    • 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
Preparation
  • Stir  boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Add fruit cocktail; mix well. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
  • Mix  graham crumbs, butter, coconut and 1/4 cup of the sugar in 13x9-inch pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Beat  cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the milk in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping and the pineapple. Spread evenly over crust. Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Cut into 20 squares to serve. Serve topped with the remaining whipped topping. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseTropical flavors make this simple dessert ideal for a summer party. This dessert will serve a crowd of 20.

How to Toast CoconutPreheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut into thin layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

Food FactsDo not use fresh or frozen pineapple, kiwi, gingerroot, papaya, figs or guava since enzymes in these fruits prevent the gelatin from setting.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories

    230

  • Total fat

    12g

  • Saturated fat

    8g

  • Cholesterol

    25mg

  • Sodium

    170mg

  • Carbohydrate

    28g

  • Dietary fiber

    1g

  • Total sugars

    22g

  • Protein

    2g

  • Vitamin A

    6%DV

  • Vitamin C

    10%DV

  • Calcium

    0%DV

  • Iron

    2%DV

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