Sawdust salad
Bottom layer:
1 (3-ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (3-ounce) package orange gelatin
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 large can (20-ounces) crushed pineapple (drain as much juice as possible
and reserve for filling)
1 package miniature marshmallows
Mix both packages of gelatin with boiling water, stirring at least 2 minutes,
until dissolved. Add cold water and stir. Pour into large glass bowl. Stir in
well-drained pineapple and cover with 3/4 package of marshmallows.
Chill in fridge until set.
Second Layer
Reserved pineapple juice
1 Tbsp. flour
1 cup sugar
1 well beaten egg
Combine all ingredients in top of double boiler set over bottom section
of double boiler. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture is
consistency of honey or custard. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
When gelatin mixture is firm, pour cooled cooked filling on top and spread
evenly to edges of bowl.
Topping:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 small carton whipping cream
8 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
Beat cream cheese and whipping cream well with hand mixer.
Spread over top of cooked filling. Top with grated cheese. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap to prevent cheese from drying out. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Variation: You can add 2-3 sliced bananas and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice in
addition
to the drained crushed pineapple if you wish.