Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jell-O brand orange flavored gelatin
  • 1/2 c. cold water and ice cubes
  • 1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
  • 1 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange sections, drained
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
  • 1/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method

  • Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl for 2 minutes, until completely dissolved.
  • Mix cold water and ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups.
  • Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping until smooth.
  • Stir in oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and walnuts or pecans.
  • Spoon into 8 dessert glasses.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • Garnish with remaining whipped topping and add additional fruit, if desired.
  • Yield: 8 servings.