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Beach

Prep Time 1 hr
Rest Time 2 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 320
Best Season: Summer
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 boxes Berry Blue Jello, prepared as directed
  • 1 1/4 Cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 Cups Sugar
  • 1/3 Cups Margarine, melted
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple, drained
  • 12 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 Cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 Cups Lemon juice
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 bag Gummy dolphins
  • 1 bag E.L. Fudge cookies (for 'sunbathers')
  • 1 pkg. Fruit Roll-Ups (for 'beach towels')
  • 1 pkg. Gummy Life Savers (for 'inner tubes')
  • Cocktail umbrellas
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare both boxes of Jello according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate until firmly set.
  2. 2
    Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted margarine together in a small bowl. Set aside, reserving one-third of the mixture.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, mix Cool Whip, drained crushed pineapple, lemon juice, condensed milk, and chopped pecans.
  4. 4
    Once the Jello has set, stir it and spread it in the bottom third of a 9x13 pan to represent 'water.'
  5. 5
    Line the remaining two-thirds of the pan with the graham cracker mixture (not the reserved portion) to represent 'sand.'
  6. 6
    Pour the Cool Whip mixture on top of the graham cracker layer.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle the reserved graham cracker mixture on top of the Cool Whip layer to resemble sandy beach texture.
  8. 8
    Cut fruit roll-ups into small rectangles to resemble beach towels and place on top.
  9. 9
    Place E.L. Fudge cookies on top of the 'towels' to resemble sunbathers.
  10. 10
    Add cocktail umbrellas for shade and arrange gummy dolphins and life savers in the 'water' section.
  11. 11
    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.

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