Orange Dreamsicle Salad
This creamsicle orange fluff salad is the perfect side for any party or gathering. Filled with mandarin oranges and marshmallows this orange dreamsicle salad is full of flavor and will have everyone asking for the recipe!
It's Katie from Made to be a Momma here again to share one of our families favorite summer recipes! This orange fluff is a delicious side dish or party treat. We like to add mini marshmallows to our fluff but you can leave them out if you prefer!
Orange Dreamsicle Salad
This creamsicle fluff has a few steps but it's well worth the time put into it. You only need a few simple ingredients and you may already have the stuff on hand.
Orange Fluff ingredients
- 3 oz box of Orange Jello
- 3 oz box of Vanilla Pudding
- Water
- Cool Whip
- Mandarin Oranges
- Mini Marshmallows
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I like to use this white pot for serving!
How to Make Orange Dreamsicle Salad
Let's get down to business! Here's how you make this delicious fluff salad.
- In a large bowl combine orange Jell-O and boiling water. Whisk until Jell-o is dissolved.
- Add cold water and allow to chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator.
- Slowly whisk in vanilla pudding mix until smooth and chill for another 15-20 minutes or until it becomes slightly thickened.
- Fold in Cool Whip, mandarin oranges and marshmallows. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Chill for at least 1 hour.
Orange Creamsicle Salad Recipe Tips
- I like to let this orange fluff sit for at least one hour before serving. You can most certainly make this recipe the day before a gathering. I brought this creamsicle fluff to a morning playdate and everyone loved the recipe!
- You can top individual servings in ramekins with a little mandarin orange and mini marshmallows to make a perfect Easter or Mothers Day brunch place setting.
How to serve this Orange Fluff Dessert
- Chilled Serving: Orange fluff salad is typically served chilled. Ensure that it has been properly refrigerated before serving to keep it cold and refreshing.
- Individual Servings: If wanting individual servings scoop or spoon the orange fluff salad into individual serving bowls or dishes. You can use glass dessert cups, small bowls, or even stemmed wine glasses for an elegant presentation.
- Garnish (Optional): If desired, you can garnish each serving with additional ingredients like a maraschino cherry, a sprinkle of shredded coconut, a few chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts), or a small citrus zest for added flavor and decoration.
Orange Creamsicle Salad storage
- Refrigeration: Orange fluff salad is a chilled dessert salad, so it should be stored in the refrigerator at all times, both before and after serving.
- Cover Tightly: After making or serving the salad, cover the container or bowl tightly with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or an airtight lid. This will help prevent moisture loss and maintain the salad's creamy texture.
- Avoid Prolonged Storage: Orange fluff salad is best enjoyed within a few days of preparation. Over time, the whipped topping can lose its texture and become watery, and the salad's overall quality may decline.
- Don't Freeze: Freezing is not recommended for orange fluff salad. The texture of the salad, particularly the whipped topping and marshmallows, can be adversely affected by freezing, leading to a less appealing result when thawed.
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If you love fluff recipes you have to check out our Oreo fluff or our pistachio fluff salad! Maybe you're looking for another Creamy fruit salad? Or our homemade blackberry ice cream can not be beat. You can find all our side dishes here.
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Ingredients
- 3 oz box orange Jell-O
- 3 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 Cool Whip 8 oz.
- 1 can mandarin oranges 14 oz., drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine orange Jell-O and boiling water. Whisk until Jell-o is dissolved.
- Add cold water and allow to chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator. Slowly whisk in vanilla pudding mix until smooth and chill for another 15-20 minutes or until it becomes slightly thickened.
- Fold in Cool Whip, mandarin oranges and marshmallows. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- I like to let this jello sit for at least one hour before serving. You can most certainly make this recipe the day before a gathering. I brought this creamsicle fluff to a morning playdate and everyone loved the recipe!
- You can top individual servings in ramekins with a little mandarin orange and mini marshmallows to make a perfect Easter or Mothers Day brunch place setting.
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I hope you will try this recipe! Orange creamsicle fluff is definitely one of our favorites!
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I substitute the liquid from the mandarins in place of equal amount of water, adding more water if needed. I do not add marshmallows, (no one has ever complained that they missed the extra sugar). Definitely a favorite of my grandkids, but took it to an adult cookout last night... everyone loved it
So glad to hear y'all like it!
This is a great fluff. Have made it twice in past 2 months and will make again for Easter
I've made it several times and everybody has loved it sometimes I put a little bit of cool up on top or I had pineapples with whatever fruit I use really makes it delicious you can also use part of the pineapple juice with water in place of the cold water.
I have made this recipe before and brought it to a gathering. It’s everyone favourite. Always a great hit among the group
I made this Orange Fluff for the great-granddaughters birthday party. There are 9 greats, so this was gone in no time. The kids requested I make it for the next party! I am!
So glad you love it! Thanks Lynn
Tasted great, it turned out a little thicker than I would have liked.
My great-grandma made something very similar and I was trying to find the recipe. This worked perfectly! Everyone loved it.
This is so bright and delicious! Perfect for parties!
Huge hit! I never made a fluff salad before so I had no idea how easy it was!
Such a fun recipe. I made it for my friend's party and everyone loved it!
This was the star of the night! Guests super loved this vibrant salad! Filled with delicious flavors!
We had some friends over this past weekend and I made this recipe. It was a huge hit with both the kids and the adults! Adding it to my regular potluck list.
I made a healthier version and man....was it delicious I used sugar free jello and pudding. Instead of vanilla pudding, I used white chocolate. Instead of cold water, I used 1/2 cup of the reserved juices from my mandarin oranges (which were no sugar added). I opted for the Cool Whip that has 1/3 less fat, and my marshmallows also were sugar free. Y'all, my taste buds were teleported back to potluck after church lunches in the deep South.
I am making this today only with strawberry jello and frozen strawberries and bananas
I like that you included the chill times. Other recipies I found out on the web just said "chill", but not for how long.
Can I use homemade whip cream, instead of Cool Whip?
I think that would work just fine as long as it is a similar consistency!
I just made this for the first time. It was FABULOUS!!!!!! Is it possible to freeze any leftovers? OK, there probably won't be any leftovers, but still have to ask.
Since I might not come back to this site, would you send your reply to me via my email. Thanks in advance.
Jill
Oh....but if you did freeze it in small servings, how good would that popsicle/freeze be??