Pineapple Citrus Cream Squares

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  • 12
  • 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 (4-serving-size) packages lemon-flavored gelatin
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, with 1 cup juice reserved
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrot
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cold water, reserved pineapple juice, and orange peel; mix well. Chill 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and carrot. Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Chill 1 hour.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread evenly over pineapple gelatin mixture.

Cover and chill at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Notes

When ready to serve, garnish with orange slices.

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