Description
This refreshing Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad combines zesty orange jello with creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows for a sweet, fluffy dessert salad that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Jello Mixture
- 1 box orange jello mix (3 oz)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Pudding Mixture
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed
- 1 can mandarin oranges (28 oz), drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Dissolve Jello: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange jello mix with 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved, ensuring no granules remain.
- Add Cold Water and Chill: Stir in 1/2 cup cold water to the jello mixture, then refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let it begin to set slightly.
- Incorporate Pudding Mix: Add the instant vanilla pudding mix to the slightly set jello, stirring until fully combined. Cover and chill the mixture for an additional 15 minutes.
- Fold in Remaining Ingredients: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip, drained mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows into the pudding-jello mixture until evenly incorporated, maintaining the fluffiness.
- Final Chill: Cover the salad tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, be sure to thaw the Cool Whip completely before folding it in.
- Drain the mandarin oranges thoroughly to avoid watering down the salad.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
- For a tangier twist, add a teaspoon of orange zest to the mixture.
- Mini marshmallows can be substituted with chopped regular marshmallows if unavailable.
