FRUITED GELATIN AND COTTAGE CHEESE

1 carton (16-oz) low-fat cottage cheese

1 pkg (4-serving size) orange-flavored sugar-free gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
Ice cubes
1 can (11-oz) mandarin orange sections, drained well

Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor container. Place the cover on the container and blend until smooth; set aside.

Stir the boiling water into the gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.

Add enough ice cubes to the cold water to make 1 1/4 cups. Add to the gelatin mixture and stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Stir in the oranges.

Divide the cottage cheese evenly into 8 individual serving dishes or place into a pretty glass dish. Spoon the gelatin mixture over the cheese.

Chill until set, at least 2 hours.

Yield: 8 half-cup servings.
Per serving: 80 calories, 5 g carbs, 8 g protein

Note: May be used as a salad or a dessert. If using as a dessert, add a dollop of sugar-free whipped topping, if desired.

This is a very old Jello photo.