Good Pink Stuff
This recipe came from my step-mom and I ask her to make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas and we like it so much I usually make an extra I dont know what the formal name is for this recipe but we just call it the good pink stuff
This recipe came from my step-mom and I ask her to make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas and we like it so much I usually make an extra I dont know what the formal name is for this recipe but we just call it the good pink stuff
- Carbohydrate 190.276000008423 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 78.8589 g
- Fiber 14.4800005636543 g
- Protein 12.6345000003709 g
- Saturated Fat 6.84204 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (819g)
- Sodium 107.060000000976 mg
- Sugar 175.795999444769 g
- Trans Fat 3.73755000000001 g
- Calories 1460 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix the milk, pineapple and lemon juice.
- Add pie filling, nuts and cool whip.
- Mix all together well and pour in 9x13 dish and freeze.
Semi-draining the canned crushed pineapple is the critical step that prevents water crystals from ruining the frozen texture. Press the fruit gently in a mesh strainer to remove excess liquid without squeezing it completely dry, retaining enough moisture to bind the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice mixture. Whisking the lemon juice directly into the condensed milk initiates an acid-dairy reaction that thickens the base before the whipped topping is folded in.
Adapting for Dietary Restrictions
Modifying this retro salad requires understanding how each ingredient contributes to the final structure. Sweetened condensed milk provides both sweetness and structural density; substituting a plant-based condensed coconut milk will alter the fat profile and freezing point. Cool whip contains hydrogenated oils and stabilizers necessary for holding the aerated form during a standard thirty-minute prep and subsequent freezing. Pecans add necessary textural contrast but can be replaced with toasted sliced almonds or omitted entirely for nut allergies.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid icy pockets in the finished dish.
- Thaw the frozen 9x13 dish for twenty minutes in the refrigerator before slicing.
