Don't wait for Easter to serve this delicious gelatin salad, it's wonderful served anytime of the year.

Bunny Citrus Mallow Mold

1 cup boiling water
1 (3.25-ounce) package lime gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (8-ounce each) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

 

Bunny shaped marshmallows for garnish (optional)

1. In medium bowl, stir boiling water into dry gelatin until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and juice.
2. In large bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy; gradually add gelatin to cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Refrigerate until thickened, but not firmly set.
3. Fold in the pineapple, marshmallows and pecans, blending well.
4. Spoon into 6-cup ring mold sprayed with cooking spray, or simply a glass serving dish.
5. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate and garnish with bunnyshaped marshmallows, if desired. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Makes 10 servings.