Dreamsicle Pudding

• 1 (1 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) container fat-free cool whip
• 1 (1/3 ounce) box sugar-free orange gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 ice cubes, plus additional water to fill measuring cup to make 1 cup

1. Heat up one cup of water.
2. Place orange jello mix into small mixing bowl and pour hot water on top.
3. Mix until jello is dissolved completely.
4. Next, add 3 ice cubes to the same measuring cup and add water to the 1 cup line.
5. Pour this into jello and let set for five minutes.
6. While the jello is cooling, drain mandarin oranges and set aside.
7. You can omit this step if you don't want to add oranges.
8. With an electric mixer, beat in instant vanilla pudding to jello mixture.
9. Once again, let stand for 5 minutes.
10. Now fold in whipped topping into jello/pudding mixture until well blended.
11. Fold in mandarin oranges.
12. Place in refrigerator until mixture sets.

sugar, mandarin oranges, cool whip, orange gelatin, boiling water, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dreamsicle-pudding-57440 (may not work)