Creamy Ambrosia Mold Dessert

1. 1

   Prepare a 6-cup mold (coat with vegetable spray).

2. 2

   Drain the pineapple (reserving the juice).

3. 3

   Add cold water to the pineapple juice to measure 1 cup.

4. 4

   Stir boiling water into the gelatin in a large bowl, stirring at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.

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   Stir in the pineapple/water liquid; refrigerate for 1-1/4 hours, or until just slightly thickened (it should be the consistency of unbeaten egg whites).

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   Remove from the refrigerator; stir in the Cool Whip topping with a wire whisk until smooth.

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   Refrigerate 10 minutes more, or until the mixture will mound.

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   Stir in pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and coconut; spoon into the mold.

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   Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until firm.

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    TO UNMOLD: dip mold into hot water for about 15 seconds.

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    Gently pull gelatin from around the edges with moist fingers.

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    Place a moistened serving plate on top of the mold; invert mold on plate, holding the mold and plate together (shake lightly to loosen).

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    Gently remove the mold and center the gelatin on the plate.

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    ***NOTE***fresh oranges (cut into large chunks) may be subsitituted for the mandarin oranges if desired, I have done this many times with good results.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.