Grapefruit Clementine Fool

This dessert is one of those healthy-because-it's-low-sugar-but-not-healthy-because-it-is-high-fat desserts; it just depends on how you personally define "healthy." I worry more about refined sugars than I do about fats, so I don't think this one is too bad. The texture is wonderfully fluffy and smooth and it tastes very fresh--it was an instant success at our house. Make good use of all the delicious citrus fruits available now and whip it up!

1 1/2 c. orange juice

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1 1/4 c. heavy cream (you could probably use low-fat Cool Whip instead)

scant 1/4 c. sugar (or OJ concentrate)

1 tsp. vanilla

2 pink grapefruits, peel removed, sectioned and cut into thirds

2 clementines, peeled, sectioned and cut into thirds

1. Place 1/2 c. orange juice in a saucepan; stir in gelatin and allow to stand for 1 minute. Stir over low heat for a few minutes until the gelatin dissolves. Cool to room temperature. Stir in remaining 1 c. of juice and pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until partially set.

2. Remove juice mixture from the fridge. Beat for 2 minutes until frothy.

3. In another large bowl, beat the cream, sugar and vanilla on medium-high until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the gelatin mixture. Fold in the grapefruit and clementine pieces.

4. Spoon mixture into 6 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. To serve, you can garnish with more citrus sections or a sprig of mint.

Note: I originally got this recipe from the Family Circle magazine.