My Sister’s Pineapple Dessert

Contributed byDaisy V. Harvey
Layered pineapple dessert square on a white plate, topped with powdered sugar and mint.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon gelatin (must be mixed with pineapple)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (divided)
  • 4 eggs (separated)
  • 1/2 package lemon jello
  • 8 honey graham crackers (or 15 vanilla wafers)
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Mix the pineapple and gelatin, then cook with 1/4 cup sugar and 4 egg yolks together, stirring constantly until it is thick enough to coat the spoon. Remove from stove. Add 1/2 package (3-ounce size) of lemon Jello. Stir until thoroughly dissolved. Cool. Beat 4 egg whites and gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the above mixture. Use 7 1/4 x 11 1/4-inch pan size. Crush 8 honey graham crackers or 15 vanilla wafers. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter to crumbs and mix. Sprinkle 1/2 in the bottom of pan. Pour in mixture, then use other half on top. Chill. Serves 8. Can be made the day before serving. 

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