DREAMY ORANGE CHARLOTTE

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Having a rich, hearty holiday feast? Here's the perfect finale. It has a light, airy texture and refreshing citrus flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or additional orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, orange liqueur and orange zest until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour., Fold in whipped cream and cake cubes. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.