Orange Pudding

This is my go-to recipe anytime I need to make a dessert for a crowd on a time limit. The great orange flavor combined with the bouncy texture of jello and cottage cheese combined with the bite of walnuts results in a dessert fit for all ages.

Ingredients

• 1 6 ounce box of orange Jello
• 8 ounces of homemade whipped cream or Cool Whip
• 8 ounces cottage cheese
• 12 ounces of mandarin oranges
• 1 cup of walnuts, halved 

Preparation

1. Prepare the Jello as per the instructions on the box using the quick set method. Once mixed allow the mixture to cool slightly before moving on to the next step.
2. In a large bowl, combine the whipped cream with the cottage cheese. Once those two are combined add in the cooled Jello and giving it one more mix. 
3. Place the whole bowl in the fridge for about 15 minutes, but DO NOT let it set completely. Remove the bowl from the fridge and mix in about 3 quarters of the walnuts and all of the mandarin oranges. By adding the mix-ins after the pudding has begin to set allows for them to remain suspended rather than sink straight to the bottom.
4. After letting it set up in the fridge for about 3 hours, remove from the fridge and begin placing in bowls to serve. Top with the leftover walnuts and Enjoy!