Description
A refreshing dessert made with crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) crushed pineapple
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 envelopes (1 box) Dream Whip
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
- Fresh mandarin segments for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and water. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and sugar. Heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the prepared gelatin. Set aside to cool completely.
- With an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and whole milk. Beat until smooth. Add the two envelopes of Dream Whip and beat until the mixture forms peaks.
- Fold in the cooled pineapple mixture and chopped mandarin oranges.
- Pour into an 8×12″ dish and chill for 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh mandarin orange segments, if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is perfect for gatherings and can be made a day ahead.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.
- For a tropical twist, serve with toasted coconut flakes on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg