Pineapple Dream Salad


Submitted By: Beverly Beard

Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 (6-ounce) package orange gelatin
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 can evaporated milk, very cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, optional

    • Instructions


    Combine pineapple and sugar in a large bowl; microwave three minutes. Stir until blended. Add gelatin and stir. Refrigerate until cool; add buttermilk and refrigerate. Whip evaporated milk until peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold evaporated milk mixture into pineapple mixture. Add nuts and coconut, if desired.Pour into a 9-x-13-inch pan; chill.
    Note: Can be made with sugar-free gelatin and sugar substitute.