COOL MANDARIN DESSERT

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I've served this refreshing, pleasantly light citrus dessert for years. It is easy to make but looks so elegant. For special occasions, I put it in a crystal bowl to show off its pretty color. -Sue Murphy of Greenwood, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 pint orange sherbet, softened
Fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • Drain oranges, reserving the juice, add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. Refrigerate the oranges. , In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in reserved juice. Add sherbet, stirring until dissolved. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until thickened., Keep 10 orange segments refrigerated for garnish. Fold remaining oranges into gelatin mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, garnish with reserved oranges and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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