Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert
195 min.
12
275kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert, a perfect gluten-free option that will impress your family and friends! This vibrant dessert combines the zesty flavors of mandarin oranges and the tartness of cranberries, creating a refreshing and visually stunning dish that’s ideal for any occasion.

With a preparation time of just 195 minutes, this dessert serves 12 people, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet ending to your weeknight dinner. Each serving is a guilt-free pleasure at only 275 calories, allowing you to enjoy a delicious dessert without compromising your dietary preferences.

The layers of moist pound cake soaked in orange liqueur or juice, complemented by a creamy vanilla pudding and topped with luscious whipped cream, create a symphony of flavors and textures. Fresh raspberries and mandarin orange segments add a burst of color and freshness, making this dessert not only tasty but also a feast for the eyes.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a special treat to share with loved ones, this Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert is sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces mandarin orange segents drained canned
  • cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice orange-flavored
  • 10.8 ounces round cake frozen thawed
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • cup raspberries fresh
  • 12 servings raspberries fresh
  • ounces vanilla pudding instant (not )
  • cup whipping cream (heavy)
  • 0.8 cup roasted cranberry sauce frozen thawed (from 12-ounce container)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Mix pudding mix and milk in 2-quart sauce-pan.
  2. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
  3. Place plastic wrap directly on pudding. Refrigerate 2 hours or until completely cooled.
  4. Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  5. Add powdered sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/2 cup of the whipped cream into the pudding.
  6. Cut pound cake into 1/2-inch slices; cut each slice crosswise in half. Arrange about one-third of the cake pieces in bottom of bowl with slanted side, or arrange one-half of the cake pieces in bottom of bowl with straight side.
  7. Sprinkle with 2tablespoons of the liqueur.
  8. Spread about one-third or one-half of the cranberry-orange sauce over cake pieces. Top with half each of the raspberries and orange segments. Spoon 1 cup of the pudding mixture over fruit. Repeat layers withremaining cake, liqueur, cranberry-orange sauce, raspberries, orange segments and pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  9. Garnish with additional raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories275kcal
Protein6.38%
Fat30.84%
Carbs62.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.33
Glycemic Load
3.23
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.8039130335269%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
32.06mg
Petunidin
0.22mg
Delphinidin
0.93mg
Malvidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
0.69mg
Peonidin
0.08mg
Catechin
0.92mg
Epigallocatechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
2.46mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.38mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
2.68mg
Naringenin
2.71mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
1.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.26kcal
13.76%
Fat:9.75g
15%
Saturated Fat:5.55g
34.71%
Carbohydrates:44.64g
14.88%
Net Carbohydrates:39.25g
14.27%
Sugar:29.98g
33.31%
Cholesterol:53.2mg
17.73%
Sodium:226.19mg
9.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.53g
9.07%
Vitamin C:28.16mg
34.13%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.31%
Fiber:5.39g
21.56%
Vitamin A:614.3IU
12.29%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12%
Phosphorus:114.59mg
11.46%
Calcium:109.46mg
10.95%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.88%
Folate:33.31µg
8.33%
Potassium:270.49mg
7.73%
Iron:1.32mg
7.34%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.26%
Magnesium:28.5mg
7.12%
Vitamin K:6.52µg
6.21%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.2%
Selenium:3.99µg
5.7%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.5%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.44%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.41%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.2%
Copper:0.1mg
5.03%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.44%