APRICOT JELLO SALAD WITH COOKED TOPPING RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine gelatin and marshmallows in a bowl; add boiling water and set aside until gelatin and marshmallows are dissolved. Stir pineapple and bananas into gelatin mixture and pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Refrigerate until set and firm, at least 2 hours.
• Combine sugar, egg, butter, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and beat cream cheese into mixture using an electric mixer until smooth. Refrigerate topping until completely cooled, at least 15 minutes. Fold whipped topping into topping and spread over gelatin mixture; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

Steps:

• Drain and reserve syrup from apricots and pineapple. Add water to equal 2 1/2 cups.
• In a mixing bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water. Stir in 1 1/2 cups reserved fruit syrup, set aside to cool.
• To the gelatin mixture, add the apricots, pineapple, nuts and marshmallows. Stir to combine, pour into a lightly oiled 9x13 inch pan and chill until firm.
• In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, flour, egg, remaining fruit syrup and butter. Heat and stir constantly until thickened. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Whip cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chilled custard mixture. Spread over gelatin, refrigerate, and sprinkle with cheese before serving.