Pineapple-Pecan Squares

            Pineapple-Pecan Squares              

       

  

 Ingredients

 3/4 cup boiling water 

 1 box (4-serving size) sugar-free lemon-flavored gelatin

 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 

 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 

 1/2 cup sugar 

 1/4 cup shredded coconut 

 1/4 cup chopped pecans 

 3 tablespoons butter, melted 

 1 8 oz package fat-free cream cheese 

                                        1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained                                       

 Directions

  

 1. In large mixing bowl, pour boiling water on gelatin; 

stir until gelatin is dissolved. 

 2. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate about 30 minutes 

or until mixture is syrupy and just beginning to thicken.

 3. In 13x9-inch glass baking dish, mix graham cracker 

crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the coconut, pecans and 

melted butter. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. 

Press remaining mixture in bottom of dish.

 4. In medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream 

and remaining 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium 

speed until smooth; set aside

 5. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on low speed until 

foamy; beat on high speed until light and fluffy.

 6. Beat in cream cheese mixture just until mixed. Gently stir 

in pineapple (with liquid).

 7. Pour into crust-lined dish; smooth top. Sprinkle reserved 

1/2 cup crumb mixture over top. Refrigerate about 4 hours 

or until set.

 8. Cut in Squares.