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Rainbow Fruit Delight Recipe

A stunning layered dessert from the classic "Cooking with Carnation Evaporated Milk" cookbook! This vibrant Rainbow Fruit Delight features layers of mandarin orange, pineapple lemon, and strawberry gelatin, creating a refreshing and visually captivating treat. Easy to make, yet impressive to serve, it's perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special family dessert. Prepare to be amazed by its deliciousness and gorgeous color!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 256 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Rainbow Fruit Delight

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rainbow Fruit Delight

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How to Make Rainbow Fruit Delight

  1. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. **Mandarin Orange Layer:** In a small bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the dissolved gelatin, 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, and 1 cup evaporated milk to a blender. Cover and puree for 10 seconds, or until well blended.
  4. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.
  6. **Pineapple Lemon Layer:** In a small bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the dissolved gelatin, 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, and 1 cup evaporated milk to a blender. Cover and puree for 10 seconds, or until well blended.
  8. Pour mixture over the mandarin orange layer.
  9. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.
  10. **Strawberry Layer:** In a small bowl, dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  11. Add the dissolved gelatin, 1 (16 ounce) container strawberries, hulled and sliced, and 1 cup evaporated milk to a blender. Cover and puree for 10 seconds, or until well blended.
  12. Pour over the pineapple lemon layer.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  14. **To unmold:** Run a thin knife around the top edge of the pan. Dip the pan into a large bowl of warm water for a few seconds.
  15. Place a serving platter on top of the pan. Invert the mold and platter together. Gently shake to loosen and remove the mold.
  16. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

126g

Fat

19g

Carbs

14g

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Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Gelatin Desserts Fruit Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something