Mandarin Orange Refrigerator Cake

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Mandarin Orange Refrigerator Cake

Yield 8

Author Harriett Sebastian

An easy, make-ahead dessert with the delicate flavor of mandarin oranges

Ingredients

• 2 cups (473ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup (83g) confectioner's sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
• one package (3.4oz/96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups (480ml) milk
• 2 cans (15oz/425g) mandarin oranges
• 1 box graham crackers or vanilla wafers (may not need all)

Instructions

1. Drain mandarin oranges into a colander or strainer. Allow to thoroughly drain.
2. Place heavy cream in a large bowl. Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat until medium peaks form.
3. Place instant pudding mix and milk in a separate large bowl. Whisk or blend for 2 minutes until pudding begins to thicken.
4. Add 2/3 of the whipped cream to the pudding mix. Fold in gently until combined.
5. Place a single layer of graham crackers or vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the crackers/cookies; then, spread into an even layer.
6. Scatter half of the drained mandarin orange slices over the pudding. [Save 8 slices for a garnish if desired.]
7. Repeat with another layer of crackers/cookies, pudding mixture and orange slices.
8. Finish with a layer of crackers/cookies. Then, top with the remaining 1/3 whipped cream. Garnish with reserved mandarin orange slices if desired.
9. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator for 8 hours before serving.