Orange Sherbet Jello

1 large package of vanilla pudding (not instant)
1 large package of orange jello
1 pint of heavy whipping cream
2 cans of mandarin oranges
1 large can of crushed pineapple

Add 2 cups of water to the pudding mixture in a pan and cook until the mixture is thick. Dissolve the orange jello into the pudding mixture and stir until it is completely blended. Let this mixture cool completely. Drain the oranges and pineapple well. Whip the cream (adding 1/2 cup of powdered sugar to sweeten). When the pudding mixture is cook, gently fold the pudding mixture, whipping cream, and fruit together until uniformly blended. Chill.

This recipe comes from Trent's Christmas food traditions.