Strawberry Orange Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. boiling water
3 pkg. strawberry jello
2 3/4 c. cold water
1 can mandarin oranges, drained and divided
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided

Preparation

In medium bowl, stir in boiling water into jello. at least 2 minutes or until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate about 1 1/4 hours or until slightly thickened. Reserve a few oranges for garnish if desired. Gently stir in remaining oranges in thickened jello. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in 2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into large serving bowl; cover with jello mixture. Refrigerate 2 hour or until firm. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and oranges. Yield 16 servings.