Dreamsicle Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat up one cup of water.
2. 2
   Place orange jello mix into small mixing bowl and pour hot water on top.
3. 3
   Mix until jello is dissolved completely.
4. 4
   Next, add 3 ice cubes to the same measuring cup and add water to the 1 cup line.
5. 5
   Pour this into jello and let set for five minutes.
6. 6
   While the jello is cooling, drain mandarin oranges and set aside.
7. 7
   You can omit this step if you don't want to add oranges.
8. 8
   With an electric mixer, beat in instant vanilla pudding to jello mixture.
9. 9
   Once again, let stand for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Now fold in whipped topping into jello/pudding mixture until well blended.
11. 11
    Fold in mandarin oranges.
12. 12
    Place in refrigerator until mixture sets.