When I was younger my parents often attended functions that had potluck dinner. A woman shared this recipe with my mother, saying she got it from a box of Dream Whip. We weren't big mandarin oranges fans so we usually left that ingredient out of the recipe when making it at home. Although it may not sound good, when reading the recipe ingredients, it is a tasty cool treat!
List of Ingredients:
- 1 can crushed pineapple; drained
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 1 small container of small curd cottage cheese
- 1 lg box orange or lime flavored gelatin mix
- Whipped topping mix
Preparation or Cooking Instructions:
Prepare whipped topping per instructions on box (or may substitute something like small container of Cool Whip), fold in cottage cheese and fruits then gradually fold in the gelatin mix powder. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Some people call this recipe Jello Fluff, but my mother called another dessert by that name, and like to add some chopped pecans or shredded coconut to this recipe.
Garnishments: (optional)
Serve on a leaf of lettuce.
Servings: 6 to 8.
Family Rating: 4 out 5 wanted seconds.
© Carol A. Wells