Sawdust Salad
Description
Sawdust salad is a layered lemon and orange gelatin salad with crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and a custard layer topped with sliced bananas and toasted coconut.
Ingredients
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1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
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1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
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2 cups boiling water
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1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
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1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
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2 cups pineapple juice
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1 cup white sugar
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 bananas, sliced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 (1 3/10 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
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.
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.
4
Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the set gelatin mixture.
5
Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain, then layer sliced bananas over custard mixture.
6
Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions, then beat in cream cheese until smooth.
7
Spread mixture over bananas. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
8
Chill salad for 2 to 4 hours before serving.