My childhood is full of holiday memories that include my Grandma Doerman's super lime jello. But, I remember it especially on Easter with ham and homemade rolls. I've carried on the tradition, serving it on Easter at our house each year. But, really it's fabulous anytime. Even for breakfast. The morning after.
Check me out rocking that awesome denim jumper next to Grandma D. This was on the Sunday I was baptised.
Grandma Doerman's Custard Lime Jello
- 1 large box lime jello
- 1/2 can crushed pineapple (drain and reserve juice)
Mix jello according to box. Add crushed pineapple and poured into a 9/13 pan. Chill until firm.
- 1 package of Dream Whip (found near the jello section in the supermarket)
- 1 box of cream cheese
Beat Dream Whip according to package directions. Add cream cheese. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the firmed jello.
- Combine pineapple juice and water to make 1 cup
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbls. flour
- 1 1/2 Tbls. lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
Make custard on the same day the jello is served. Mix the above ingredients and and cook over medium heat until thick. Cool and spread over the cream cheese layer.
Love this dish anytime of the day. Maybe this year we should make two, since I will be there to eat it.
Posted by: Vicki | April 11, 2014 at 09:23 AM
Thank you so much. We have been searching for a few years for this old family recipe made by my grandmother in Bedford, Indiana. My now 85 year old mother had misplaced the recipe card several Easters ago. I was determined to find something similar this year and behold-Your Blog-and what I hope to be "The Recipe". It looks exactly the same and the ingredients all familiar. I can't wait to bring it for Easter Brunch. God Bless you and your beautiful family and thank you for carrying on your family tradition. It has restored one of my mine.
Jan-Odon, Indiana
Posted by: Jan | April 03, 2015 at 05:53 PM