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Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad

Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad: A Cool Summer Delight

Enjoy this Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad, a nostalgic dessert bursting with vibrant flavors that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package orange jello mix Can swap with lemon, strawberry, or raspberry jello
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix Alternately, use 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup sugar, whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 cup boiling water Must be steaming hot
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup Cool Whip Opt for light Cool Whip for a healthier option
  • 1 can mandarin oranges Drain well to avoid excess moisture
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Consider omitting for a lower sugar version

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of boiling water and the orange jello mix until fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of cold water to cool the mixture down.
  3. Cover the jello mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly.
  4. Stir in the instant vanilla pudding mix with a whisk until smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Refrigerate the pudding mixture for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip until fully combined using a rubber spatula.
  7. Fold in 1 can of well-drained mandarin oranges and 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

For a delicious version with less sugar, consider using sugar-free pudding and jello mixes.

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