Initial chilling time: 1 hour 30 minutes Final chilling: 2 hoursServe this concoction in a martini glass with a dab of whipped cream sprinkled with a bit of finely grated orange peel for a light, refreshing dessert.
Preparation time: 15 minutes Initial chilling time: 1 hour 30 minutes Final chilling: 2 hours
2 cups cold water, divided
1 tablespoon plain gelatin
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup orange juice with pulp
½ teaspoon orange extract
1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into small chunks
1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen loose-pack
Whipped cream (aerosol)
1. Place ½ cup water in a saucepan. Sprinkle on the gelatin. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
2. Gradually add the remaining 1½ cups water while whisking constantly to partially dissolve the gelatin. Add the sugar. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes, or until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the orange juice and extract. Pour the mixture into an 8" × 8" baking dish. Refrigerate for 1½ hours, or until partially gelled.
3. Fold in the orange and raspberries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. Serve with a spritz of whipped cream (2 tablespoons per serving).
MAKES 9 SERVINGS
Per serving: 66 calories, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, 2 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 3 mg sodium, 1 g fiber
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
Dietary Exchanges: ½ fruit, ½ fat
NOTE: One envelope of unflavored gelatin does not contain 1 tablespoon, so be sure to measure 1 level tablespoon of gelatin from several envelopes if necessary.