Mandarin Orange Mousse Recipe

Whip up this dreamy Mandarin Orange Mousse in minutes! This quick and easy dessert is bursting with refreshing citrus flavor and creamy texture. Perfect for a light and elegant ending to any meal or a delightful treat any time.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 41.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Mandarin Orange Mousse

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mandarin Orange Mousse

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How to Make Mandarin Orange Mousse

  1. Prepare the gelatin according to package directions using 1 cup of boiling water. Let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 ½ cups of cold milk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the cooled gelatin until fully incorporated.
  4. Add 8 ounces of thawed cool whip and 1 (11 ounce) can of mandarin orange segments, drained. Gently fold until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour into individual serving dishes or a larger bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g