Orange Dream Torte Recipe

Orange Dream Torte Recipe

  • 1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O®
  • 2/3 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers, split
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until syrupy. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth; gradually beat in the milk. Fold in remaining whipped topping.
  2. Grease the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Arrange ladyfingers around edge of pan. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the orange mixture. Alternately spoon the cream cheese mixture and remaining orange mixture into pan. Spread reserved orange mixture over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with mandarin oranges.