Gelatin Heavenly Hash (Jell-O Brand)

I bought a bunch of jello on sale and didn't know what to do with it. I discovered Favorite Recipes Jello Brand Fun and Fabulous Recipes, and oila! I used orange gelatin, but you can use whatever flavor you want. I also substituted blueberries for the crushed pineapple (I didn't have any). Next time I'd like to try this with real whipped cream. I used sour cream (I didn't try it with non-dairy whipped topping). Very tasty stuff and simple to make. Cook time excludes chill time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4  ounces gelatin, any flavor
• 3⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
•  ice cube
• 1  cup non-dairy whipped topping or 1  cup sour cream
• 20  ounces crushed pineapple, drained
• 11  ounces mandarin orange sections, drained
• 1  cup miniature marshmallow
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts or 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Complete dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
2. Combine cold water and ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups.
3. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened.
4. Remove any unmelted ice.
5. Add whipped topping, blending until smooth.
6. Stir in pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and nuts.
7. Pour into serving bowl or individual dessert dishes.
8. Chill until set, about 2 hours.
9. Garnish with additional fruits and mint leaves, if desired.