Recipe: Mimosa Jell-O Mold (using champagne)

MIMOSA JELL-O MOLD

3 pkg (3 oz each) pineapple flavored gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups champagne, chilled
1/2 cup cold water
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup red grapes, halved
mixed fruit (optional garnish)
mint sprig (optional garnish)

Coat 8 (1 cup) molds or 1 (1 quart) mold with butter-flavored cooking spray.

Combine gelatin and 2 cups boiling water, stirring constantly 2 minutes.

Stir in champagne and 1/2 cup cold water.

Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until mixture reaches consistency of mayonnaise.

Fold in pineapple, oranges, and grapes.

Pour 2/3 cup mixture into each of 8 molds or entire mixture into 1 large prepared mold.

Chill 3 hours, or until set. Unmold.

To serve, garnish with fresh fruit and mint sprig, if desired.

Servings: 8
Source: First for Women, 2003-1124