Creamy ‘n’ Fruity Gelatin Salad

Name: Creamy 'n' Fruity Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 pint orange or pineapple sherbet; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

I CAN remember looking forward to eating this pretty salad when I was a child. It has all the ingredients a child would like. My Grandmother served it during the holidays and on other special occasions and my Mother did the same.

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 pint orange or pineapple sherbet
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add sherbet; stir until smooth. Stir in the oranges, pineapple and marshmallows. Fold in whipped cream.
Pour into a 6-cup serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set.