Twinkie Dreamsicle Dessert

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"Twinkies and Dreamsicles......things childhood memories are made of and both together in one dish....nothing could be better! A dessert for your kiddies and the oldies like me, who are still kids at heart. Cook/Prep time does not include refrigeration time of 6-8 hours."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 10 Hostess Twinkies, halved lengthwise
• 1 (3 ounce) package orange Jell-O
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup french vanilla liquid coffee creamer
• 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip

directions

1. Arrange the Twinkies cut side up in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the Jell-O and boiling water.
3. When Jell-O is dissolved, put the mixture in the refrigerator to cool for 10 minutes.
4. To hasten the process, drop in an ice cube -the extra liquid won’t hurt anything.
5. In a large bowl, beat together the pudding mix, milk and coffee creamer for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6. Add the orange Jell-O mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Fold in two-thirds of the whipped topping.
8. Pour the orange mixture over the cut Twinkies.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 6-8 hours.
10. Before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping over the top.