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Dreamy Creamy Pudding

- SERVES
- 6
- SERVING SIZE
- 1 cup
- CHILL TIME
- 1 Hr 15 Min
Orange creamsicle is a classic flavor that we just keep on coming back to, especially when it comes to this Dreamy Creamy Pudding! It's one of our favorite summertime desserts - but we're reaching for it all year!
What You'll Need
- 1 (3-ounce) package orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup ice cold water
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, reserve 1 tablespoon
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cold water and let sit 5 minutes. Beat in dry pudding mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat heavy cream, reserved 1 tablespoon pudding mix, the confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/2 of whipped cream into gelatin mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Divide 1/2 of pudding mixture into 6 parfait glasses or a serving bowl. Layer evenly with remaining whipped cream, and top with remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Notes
- For an extra summery look, garnish your parfaits with fresh mint and orange slices!
- If you like this recipe, then you should also check out our recipe for Orange Cream Bars.
Catsitt
Oct 19, 2018
This dreamy creamy pudding looks really good and I think at a dinner party people would definitely be impressed if they were served this for a desert. I am just wondering is confectionery sugar the same thing as icing sugar or is it different? If it is different could icing sugar be used instead?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 25, 2018
Hi there! Yes, icing and confectioners' sugar are the same. Enjoy!
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antiquewoodboat 4016874
Jun 19, 2018
Can cool whip be used in place of the heavy cream?
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Test Kitchen Team
Jun 21, 2018
Yes! Cool whip can be used in place of heavy cream, just don't add the confectioners sugar and vanilla. Enjoy!
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Mutha H
Jun 22, 2018
How much cool whip?
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Test Kitchen Team
Jun 25, 2018
Hi there! The Test Kitchen suggests a 12oz container of cool whip. Enjoy!
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