Step 1

Place the lime gelatin in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.

Step 3

Add 1 cup cold water into mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add drained crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and Cool Whip whipped topping.

Step 5

Stir mixture until the mixture is smooth and blended. There should be no large lumps of the whipped topping.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

Step 8

Refrigerate until set.