California Jello Salad

Name: California Jello Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages lemon gelatin; 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple; 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Submitted by Chef #660493

"My mother got this recipe from a friend in California in 1953 when she was driving back from Alaska"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 4
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages lemon gelatin
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pint heavy whipping cream

directions

Dissolve Jello in 1 3/4 cups boiling water.
Add 15 ice cubes, stir to dissolve. Put Jello in the refrigerator to "soft set".
Partially drain pineapple, add to Jello.
Add Cheddar Cheese.
Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into Jello mixture.
Refrigerate until set (approx. 2 hours).