ORANGE CHARLOTTE

Orange Charlotte image

Provided by lilypad722

Categories Dessert

Time 12h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3 (3 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup mandarin orange
3 maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand for 10 minutes.
Add boiling water; stir until gelatin dissolves.
Add juices, orange peel and 3/4 cup sugar.
Set bowl in ice water until mixture is syrupy, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
When gelatin mixture begins to thicken, fold in whipped cream.
Lightly coat a 9-in. springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour mixture into pan; chill overnight.
Just before serving, run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with oranges and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 73.3, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 34.3, Protein 23.1