Description
A whimsical layered dessert designed to look like a beach scene — a 'water' layer of Berry Blue Jello, a 'sand' layer of graham cracker crumbs, a creamy pineapple-pecan-Cool Whip middle layer, and a top decorated with gummy dolphins, fruit roll-up beach towels, E.L. Fudge cookie sunbathers, and cocktail umbrellas. A showstopping, conversation-starting dessert perfect for a summer party or a kid's birthday.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare both boxes of Jello according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate until firmly set.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine together in a small bowl. Set aside, reserving one-third of the mixture.
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In a large bowl, mix Cool Whip, drained crushed pineapple, lemon juice, condensed milk, and chopped pecans.
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Once the Jello has set, stir it and spread it in the bottom third of a 9x13 pan to represent 'water.'
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Line the remaining two-thirds of the pan with the graham cracker mixture (not the reserved portion) to represent 'sand.'
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Pour the Cool Whip mixture on top of the graham cracker layer.
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Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker mixture on top of the Cool Whip layer to resemble sandy beach texture.
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Cut fruit roll-ups into small rectangles to resemble beach towels and place on top.
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Place E.L. Fudge cookies on top of the 'towels' to resemble sunbathers.
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Add cocktail umbrellas for shade and arrange gummy dolphins and life savers in the 'water' section.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 34g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Reserve one-third of the graham cracker mixture before lining the pan — you'll need it to sprinkle on top as the final layer of 'sand.'
This dessert is meant to be playful and visual. Cut fruit roll-ups into small rectangles for towels, place cookies on top to look like sunbathers, and arrange the gummy candies and umbrellas however looks best to you.
