Orange Creamsicle Salad

Orange Creamsicle Salad is a classic Southern congealed salad made with orange gelatin, instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows for a light, creamy side dish.

A white bowl filled with orange fluff salad, topped with mandarin slices and surrounded by marshmallows.

Prep Time 15

Chilling time 1 40

Total Time 1 55

Servings

Ingredients

▢ 3 ounces orange gelatin Jell-O recommended
▢ 1 cup boiling water
▢ 1 cup cold water
▢ 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
▢ 8 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip, thawed
▢ 15 ounces canned mandarin oranges drained
▢ 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the orange gelatin and 1 cup of boiling water until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and stir again to combine.
3 ounces orange gelatin, 1 cup boiling water, 1 cup cold water
Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened but not fully set. The mixture should be beginning to gel but still soft enough to whisk.
Sprinkle the instant vanilla pudding mix over the partially set gelatin and whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
Return the bowl to the refrigerator for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens further but is still stirrable.
Gently stir in the thawed whipped topping until evenly blended.
8 ounces whipped topping
Fold in the well-drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows.
15 ounces canned mandarin oranges, 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, until fully set and creamy.

Notes

Be sure to refrigerate the gelatin until partially set before adding the pudding mix, then chill again after whisking in the pudding.
Drain the mandarin oranges very well before folding them in.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze, as freezing will cause the texture to separate once thawed.

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