Pineapple Lime Jello Salad
A fresh spin on a classic! This pineapple lime jello salad is made with all-natural ingredients. Light & airy, cool, creamy, & so delicious!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
- 1/4 ounce plain gelatin
- 2 tablespooons lime juice (from 1 fresh lime)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (from 1 fresh lime)
- water
- 3 ounces cream cheese (the kind in a brick)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 drop green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple, squeezing out as much liquid as possible, and reserve the juice.
- Add the lime juice and zest to the pineapple juice.
- Add enough water to total 1 cup of liquid.
- Heat the liquid (in the microwave or in a small pot over medium-low heat) until steaming, then whisk in the gelatin.
- Set aside until completely cooled (or chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes).
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add in the cream, a little at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula every so often.
- Whip the cream mixture until it can hold stiff peaks, then fold in the pineapple and the gelatin mixture in 3 additions.
- Tint with food coloring, if desired, then transfer to a lightly greased 5-cup bundt pan and chill until set (approximately 2 hours).
- To unmold: Dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for a few seconds, then flip onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.05mg