My Aunt Faye's Jell-O Salad Is The Most-Coveted Recipe In My Family—and It's So Easy To Make

Ingredients

• 1 , 8-ounce
• 2 , 3-ounce
• 1 cup water
• 2 , 8-ounce
• 1 , 8 ounce
• 0.25 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place crushed pineapple (do not drain) in a large heat-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until warmed through. Remove from Microwave, add orange-flavored gelatin, and stir until it is mostly dissolved.

3. 3

   Carefully add boiling water to pineapple mixture and stir until Jell-O mixture is completely dissolved.

4. 4

   Add cream cheese to a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. You can also use a standalone mixer with a paddle attachment.

5. 5

   Add cream cheese to Jell-O-pineapple mixture and beat on low until smooth; fold in whipped topping. If any clumps remain, beat on low until desired consistency is reached.

6. 6

   Fold in pecans; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set and firm to the touch, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

7. 7

   Serve chilled.