Minty Lime Gelatin Recipes

FROZEN LIME BUTTER MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix undrained pineapple with dry Jell-O.
• Fold in one package mini-marshmallows.
• Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
• Next day, add shaved buttermints, whipping cream/Dream Whip and optional nuts to mixture.
• Pour into 9x13 pan and freeze.

BETTY'S MINT JELLY

Steps:

• Disolve sugar in the vinegar. Use a small amount of this mixture to disolve the gelatine. Add the disolved gelatine back into the vinegar sugar mixture. Add finely chopped mint and green food colouring if needed.
• Pour into steralised jars and store in the fridge.

MINT JELLY

Steps:

• Blend mint and the water in the jar of a blender until mint is finely chopped. Transfer to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let steep 45 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into bowl; reserve liquid (1 3/4 to 2 cups). Discard mint.
• Return liquid to saucepan; add lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Add pectin, and return to a boil; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in food coloring. Skim surface. Transfer to a large container; let cool completely. Cover; let chill overnight. Transfer to a serving dish, or store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MINTY LIME FREEZE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add dry gelatin mix, zest and juice; mix well.
• Whisk in COOL WHIP and mint; pour into prepared pan. Mix pretzel crumbs, remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over pudding mixture. Cover dessert with ends of plastic wrap; use to gently press crumb mixture into filling.
• Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Let dessert stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften slightly before cutting to serve.