Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert
195 min.
12
247kcal

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our Easy Orange-Cranberry Dessert, a perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! This gluten-free dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of vibrant colors and refreshing tastes. Imagine layers of moist pound cake soaked in zesty orange liqueur, complemented by the tartness of cranberry-orange sauce, and topped with a luscious whipped cream and pudding mixture. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and tang, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special event, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. With a preparation time of just under three hours, including chilling, you can easily whip it up ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute cooking. Plus, the vibrant colors of fresh raspberries and mandarin orange segments add a beautiful touch, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Gather your loved ones and treat them to this exquisite dessert that combines the classic flavors of orange and cranberry in a unique and delightful way. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

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

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 2
  8. tablespoons of the liqueur.
  9. 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 with
  10. remaining cake, liqueur, cranberry-orange sauce, raspberries, orange segments and pudding mixture. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  11. Garnish with additional raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein6.14%
Fat33.48%
Carbs60.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.33
Glycemic Load
2.46
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.2060869569364%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
6.88mg
Petunidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.2mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.15mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.53mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
2.68mg
Naringenin
2.71mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
0.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.66kcal
12.33%
Fat:9.39g
14.45%
Saturated Fat:5.54g
34.65%
Carbohydrates:38.09g
12.7%
Net Carbohydrates:36.28g
13.19%
Sugar:27.55g
30.61%
Cholesterol:53.2mg
17.73%
Sodium:225.64mg
9.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.87g
7.75%
Vitamin C:13.75mg
16.66%
Vitamin A:596.15IU
11.92%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.77%
Phosphorus:98.64mg
9.86%
Calcium:95.71mg
9.57%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.88%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.71%
Fiber:1.82g
7.26%
Selenium:3.88µg
5.54%
Vitamin D:0.82µg
5.44%
Folate:21.76µg
5.44%
Potassium:187.44mg
5.36%
Iron:0.94mg
5.23%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.2%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.39%
Magnesium:16.4mg
4.1%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.07%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.9%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.86%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.9%
Copper:0.05mg
2.56%
Vitamin K:2.23µg
2.12%