Circus Peanut Jello Salad
Old-fashioned candy brings back memories of childhood with this creamy and fruity Circus Peanut Jello Salad. Potlucks and BBQ's just got more fun!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 44 circus peanut candies divided
- 1 cup boiling water divided
- 2 packages orange gelatin 3 ounces each
- 2 cans crushed pineapple, undrained 8 ounces each
- 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 8 ounces
Instructions
- Set aside 12 circus peanut candies for garnish. With the remaining 32 candies, cut them into small pieces and place them in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup of boiling water. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer. Stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in remaining 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir in candy mixture and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set.
- Fold whipped topping into the gelatin mixture. Pour into a 9x13-in. baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm.
- Cut into squares. Top each square with a reserved circus peanut.
Notes
- Feel free to swap out your jello flavor - just keep in mind that while the peanuts look orange they are technically banana flavored!
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.002mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
