Pineapple Jewel Squares

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. fine graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can (1 c. ) crushed pineapple
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. orange-pineapple flavor gelatin
  • 1 1/4 c. boiling water
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 c. dairy sour cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and the butter.
  2. 2
    Press into bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch dish; chill.
  3. 3
    Thoroughly drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup syrup.
  4. 4
    Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  5. 5
    Add pineapple syrup; cool.
  6. 6
    Blend cream cheese with 3 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla and orange peel. Stir 1/2 cup gelatin into drained pineapple; set aside.
  7. 7
    Gradually blend remaining gelatin into cream cheese mixture.
  8. 8
    Stir in sour cream. Pour into crust; chill.
  9. 9
    Chill until firm.
  10. 10
    Spoon pineapple mixture evenly over cream cheese layer.
  11. 11
    Chill 4 to 6 hours.
  12. 12
    Yields 6 to 9 servings.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try