- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 pkg. (8-serving size) or 2 pkgs (4-serving size each) Jell-O strawberry or cranberry gelatin
- 1 cup cold orange juice
- Ice cubes
- 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
- Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes, until completely dissolved.
- Mix cold juice and ice cubes to make 1 1/4 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
- Remove any remaining ice. Refrigerate 45 min.
- Reserve 1 cup gelatin; set aside. Stir 1/2 of whipped topping into remaining until smooth.
- Pour mixture into an 8-inch square pan.
- Refrigerate about 5 minutes, until set but not firm (should stick to finger when touched and should mound).
- Stir fruit into reserved gelatin and carefully spoon over creamy layer in pan.
- Refrigerate 3 hours, or until firm.
- Cut into squares and garnish with remaining whipped topping.
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hh73050 (6 discussions) on Jun 13, 2006 at 09:52 AM
It's perfect for a summer party. I prepeared it for some friends who were visiting us from Texas and it was a big hit.
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mrsrobinson (25 discussions) on Aug 18, 2005 at 07:03 PM
Great way to make Jell-O more nutritious and delicious!
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Quietwaters (10 discussions) on Aug 9, 2005 at 08:35 PM
Always looking for new ways to use jello.
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saint6811 (16 discussions) on Aug 5, 2005 at 06:59 PM
Yummy! Easy to make and a wonderful side dish for a family meal.
