Festive Fruit Gelatin

Pretty for Christmas

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime Jell-O
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 8 oz. unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 (3 oz.) pkgs. strawberry Jell-O
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 8 oz. pkg. reduced fat cream cheese
  • 2 Tbls. cold water
  • 1-1/2 t. Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. milk

Instructions

In a small bowl, dissolve lime Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water; stir in pineapple. Pour into a 9x13-inch glass dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set, but not firm (about 1 hr.)

In a large bowl, dissolve strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups boiling water. Whisk in cranberry sauce until smooth.

Refrigerate bowl until partially set (about 1 hour, 30+ minutes – check every 30 minutes).

After the red Jell-O has been in the refrigerator for 45 minutes, sprinkle Knox gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 15 seconds. Stir and let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved.

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add milk and gelatin mixture; beat until smooth. Gently spread over lime layer. Refrigerate until set, but not firm (30-40 minutes).

Gently spread partially set red Jell-O over cream cheese layer.

Cover and refrigerate until firm.

When ready to serve cut into squares, lift out with a spatula.