Mandarin Orange Jello

Submitted by ALONG37264

2 small packages of orange jello
2 c. HOT orange juice
1 8-oz container of Cool Whip
6 oz cream cheese
1 can mandarin oranges <drained>
1 cup HOT water
Cool whip for topping

Mix 1 package of jello with 1 cup of HOT orange juice, set aside until almost firm.  Beat Cool Whip and cream cheese together with mixer, then mix into the almost firm jello.  Fold in mandarin oranges and put into refrigerator until firm. 
Mix second box of jello with 1 cup of HOT orange juice and 1 cup of HOT water, pour slowly and carefully over top of the firmed jello mixture.  Chill until firm and then top with addiontal cool whip. This is a very pretty dish when made in a clear glass bowl, and topped with additional orange slices.