Apricot Mousse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (3 oz.) pkg. apricot gelatin
2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. cold water
12 oz. whipped topping
1 can mandarin oranges, drained

Preparation

Using a large mixing bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water. Add the cold water.
Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until the gelatin becomes syrupy.
Whip the gelatin with an electric mixer at high speed until it becomes foamy and triples in size, filling the large mixing bowl.
At the lowest speed or by hand, gently fold in 9 ounces of whipped topping.
(Reserve 3 ounces for garnish).
Gently fold the orange segments into the mixture. Transfer to a 3-quart serving bowl.
Garnish with the remaining whipped topping and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Makes 15 servings.