Orange Sherbet Salad

2 (3 oz.) Pkgs. of orange-flavor gelatin

1 cup boiling water

1 pint orange sherbet

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges not drained

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1. Pour the orange-flavor gelatin into medium bowl and add the boiling water.  Stir mixture to dissolve the gelatin.  Add the sherbet and mix well.

2. Cool the mixture in the refrigerator until it's as thick as unbeaten egg whites.  Add the oranges including juice and then fold in the whipped cream.

3. Pour the gelatin mixture into a 6 cup (1 1/2 quart) mold.  Chill until set.  It will take at least 3 hrs. and it's safer to allow more time.

Submitted by Elaine Miles