This is a fruit salad or dessert that my family has always called sawdust salad because of the toasted coconut on top.
Ingredients
- 1 package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix , 3 ounce
- 1 package orange flavored Jell-O® mix , 3 ounce
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 can crushed pineapple , 20 ounce
- 1 package miniature marshmallows , 16 ounce
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs , lightly beaten
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 bananas , sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 envelopess whipped topping mix , 1.3 ounce
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 1 cup shredded coconut , toasted
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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In a large bowl, combine lemon and orange gelatin powders and boiling water. Stir until powders are dissolved, then stir in drained pineapple and marshmallows. Refrigerate until firm.
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3
While gelatin mixture is chilling, whisk together pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, and flour in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick. Stir constantly and do not allow mixture to scorch.
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Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the set gelatin mixture.
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5
Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain, then layer sliced bananas over custard mixture.
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Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, then beat in cream cheese until smooth.
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7
Spread mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
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8
Chill salad for 2 to 4 hours before serving.
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