Apricot Delight

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
"My mother sent me the original recipe for this delightful dessert 45 years ago, and I lightened it up," writes Alice Case of Carrollton, Texas. With bits of angel food cake and a cream cheese-like texture, this refreshing treat tastes so rich that no one will guess it's light.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (5-1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar, divided
  • 1 package (.3 ounces) sugar-free orange gelatin
  • 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
  • 5 cups cubed angel food cake
  • 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves, drained and sliced

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup apricot nectar on high for 50-60 seconds or until hot. Sprinkle gelatin over hot nectar; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine remaining apricot nectar and enough water to measure 1-1/4 cups; whisk in pudding mix and milk powder for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in cooled gelatin; fold in whipped topping and cake.
  3. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Garnish with apricot slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 225 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.