Ingredients
- 1 can apricots, drained finely cut (reg. size)
- 2 pkgs. orange, cherry or lime gelatin (3oz.size)
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (reg. size)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup combined apricot and pineapple juice
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup combined apricot and pineapple juice
Directions
Chill drained fruits. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add fruit juice. Chill until slightly congealed. Fold in fruit and marshmallows. Pour into 11x7 baking dish which has been rinsed with cold water. Chill until firm.
For topping: Combine sugar and flour; blend in egg. Gradually stir in juice. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter; cool. Fold in whipped cream and spread over chilled gelatin layer. Sprinkle top with cheese. Chill. Gelatin salad may be made a day ahead of time, but topping must be made the day it is served. Serves 12
By Robin from Washington