Apricot Delight

Name: Apricot Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar, divided; 1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free orange gelatin; 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix; 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; 5 cups cubed angel food cake; 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves, drained and sliced

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A simple, no-bake dessert, apricot delight is tasty and classy and requires just a few ingredients. Bonus: You don't need to heat up the oven!

Ingredients

2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar, divided
1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free orange gelatin
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
5 cups cubed angel food cake
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves, drained and sliced

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup apricot nectar on high for 50-60 seconds or until hot. Sprinkle gelatin over hot nectar; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine remaining apricot nectar and enough water to measure 1-1/4 cups; whisk in pudding mix and milk powder for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in cooled gelatin; fold in whipped topping and cake.
Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Garnish with apricot slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 225 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

"My mother sent me the original recipe for this delightful dessert 45 years ago, and I lightened it up," writes Alice Case of Carrollton, Texas. With bits of angel food cake and a cream cheese-like texture, this refreshing treat tastes so rich that no one will guess it's light.

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