Sunshine Delight

Prep: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sunshine Delight is a vibrant, fruity Jell-O dessert layered with cream cheese and fruit, perfect for summer gatherings or family celebrations craving a sweet, citrusy treat.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. orange Jell-O
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 11 oz. can Mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
  • 8 3/4 oz. can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 medium banana, sliced
  • 3 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1/4 c. sour cream

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the orange Jell-O in boiling water.
  2. Add drained and chopped mandarin oranges, drained fruit cocktail, chopped pecans, and sliced banana to the mixture.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour half of the mixture into a lightly oiled 9-inch square dish.
  5. Chill until the Jell-O layer is firm.
  6. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled Jell-O layer.
  8. Chill slightly to set the cream cheese layer.
  9. Pour the remaining Jell-O mixture over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  10. Refrigerate until fully set and ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

333 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 25.7g 33% DV
Carbs 24.2g 9% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 164.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 331.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 100.3mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 73.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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