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Dreamy Orange Charlotte Recipe

Having a rich, hearty holiday feast? Here’s the perfect finale. It has a light, airy texture and refreshing citrus flavor.

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Dreamy Orange Charlotte Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or additional orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, orange liqueur and orange peel until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
Fold in whipped cream and cake cubes. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 251 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Dreamy Orange Charlotte in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2012, p53