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Low Calorie Sparkling Mandarin Orange-Pineapple Mold Recipe

From Kraft Foods, for About.com

Easy gelatin mold is loaded with mandarin oranges and pineapple for a low-calorie dessert treat. To reduce calories even further, use sugar-free gelatin and fruits packed in water.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages JELL-O Brand Sparkling Mandarin Orange Flavor Gelatin
  • 2 cups cold club soda or seltzer
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Preparation:

Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Gently stir in cold club soda. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Gently stir for 15 seconds.

Stir in mandarin orange segments and pineapple gently. Spoon into 6-cup mold.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Garnish as desired. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.

Yield: 12 servings

Recipe Source: Kraft Foods
Reprinted with permission.

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