This take on an Italian-inspired summer pudding features the nostalgic flavors of orange creamsicle. We dip ladyfingers in an orange juice and gelatin mixture and arrange them around a bowl to create a dome, which we fill with a light and refreshing mixture of mascarpone cheese, whipped cream cheese, orange zest, orange liqueur, and mandarin orange segments. Serve with whipped cream, more mandarin oranges, and a sprig of mint for a pop of color!

Quick Info

⏱️ 405 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 68%

Nutrition

451 cal • 9g protein • 60g carbs • 19g fat

Tags

[Gluten-Free] • [Desserts] • [Fusion] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [European] • [Alcohol-Free]

Ingredients

• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 ¼-ounce packet of gelatin powder
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounces mascarpone, room temperature
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• ½ cup canned mandarin orange slices, drained and halved lengthwise
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 6-ounce box of orange-flavored gelatin powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1½ cups orange juice, cold
• 24 ladyfinger cookies, divided (Alessi brand)
• Whipped cream
• ⅓ cup canned mandarin orange slices, drained
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions Preview

1. Make the orange mascarpone cream: In a sma…
2. Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat…
3. Make the ladyfinger soak: Line a 2-quart b…

…and 7 more steps

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Recipe by: Tikeyah Whittle, Karla T. Vasquez, Marissa Buie • From: Tasty