Orange Parfaits

Name: Orange Parfaits
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges; 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 3 whole crackers), divided

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup fat-free milk
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 3 whole crackers), divided

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine gelatin and orange juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat milk until boiling; add to gelatin. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process for 30 seconds or until blended. Add the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and orange zest; process until blended.
2

Drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. Add pineapple and reserved juice to gelatin mixture; process until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
3

Place half of the oranges in eight parfait glasses. Layer with half of the gelatin mixture and 3 tablespoons of cracker crumbs. Repeat layers of gelatin and crumbs; top with remaining oranges. Chill for 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.