Orange Jello Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small box vanilla pudding (not instant)
1 small box tapioca pudding (not instant)
1 small box orange jello
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
2 (11 1/2 oz.) cans mandarin oranges

Preparation

Use liquid from oranges and add enough water to make 3 cups. Cook both boxes of puddings, jello and 3 cups of liquid.
Cook and stir until thick; cool.
Mix Cool Whip and drained oranges.
Pour in serving container and chill.