Ingredients

  • 1 (13 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 2 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jell-O
  • 1 (7 oz.) bottle ginger ale
  • 1 (16 oz.) can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (2 oz.) pkg. dessert topping mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Method

  • Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
  • Add water to syrup to make 1 cup.
  • Bring to boil; dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  • Let cool.
  • Gently stir in ginger ale.
  • Chill until partially set. Blend in pineapple, cranberry sauce and marshmallows.
  • Turn into a 2-quart glass dish and chill until firm.
  • Prepare topping mix according to package directions.
  • Blend in softened cream cheese and spread over gelatin.
  • Roast pecans in butter at 350° for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Cool slightly, then sprinkle over topping.
  • Chill until serving time.
  • Cut and serve on lettuce leaf.
  • Makes 10 servings.