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.
If you make this orange dreamsicle salad recipe and like it we would love for you to leave a positive comment and rating! They mean so much to us.
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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Orange Fluff Dessert Salad
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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!
This post was originally published February 23rd, 2017 and has been updated with better SEO and more detailed text.
Patty Shoults
Just made it. Family loves it. Thank you for sharing ❤️. Also I am trying to get the recipe for the croissantd that have been up in the corner of this page. Is it yours and if so can I get it?
Sarah
Are these the rolls you're describing? https://prettyprovidence.com/homemade-rolls/
Sarah
Can I make this the night before serving?
Jessica
Absolutely!
Darlene
Loved it. Next time I'm going to to use exact same ingredients,except instead of mandarin oranges, use crushed pineapple
Sarah
That's a great idea!
Torie
Do you prepare the pudding or just add the powder to the gelatin mix?
Sarah
Just add the pudding powder to the gelatin mix!
Bev
How many does this serve
Sarah
It's a pretty big bowl, i'm guessing it would serve 10 or so people!
Karan
Loved it. I used cheesecake flavor pudding instead of vanilla. Love that pudding. Gonna try pineapple next time. Thanks for the share.
Sarah
Ooh that's a great idea!!! Glad you loved it!
Karan
Tried another way today. Pineapple jello, coconut cream pudding, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, chopped maraschino cherries and coolwhip. Forgot about the marshmellows. Was god
Donna
Its amazing with pineapple
Sarah
Ooh I love pineapple! Great idea!
Angie
Sounds yummy! Just wondering if you can you fat free ingredients or low fat?
Angela
Yum ???? loves this! I added pecan chips and crushed pineapple! So delicious!
Angela
Loved*
Sarah
That sounds amazing! Good idea!!
Jackie
This is so good. I added sliced Bananas too. That took it up a notch. Thank you.
Jessica
Oh that sounds delicious! Definitely will try that next time! Thank you so much!
Gayle Coslow
Can this be made into a jello mold, like a tupperwARE mold?Does it get firm enough? Maybe adding sime gelATIN wiuld Makeit firm to get out if mold.
Sydney Cline
which size box of jello?????
Marie
Small or large jello and pudding ??
Jessica
just the small box
Mary
I made this for sunday dinner as our dessert. It was very easy to make. Was very tasty too. My famIly loved it. I will be making this again.
Jessica
Yay! That is so great to hear! Thanks for letting us know Mary :)
Liz
this is a great easy side dish for parties and the kids love it too!
Barb Nalley
How much (for how many people) does this make?
Cindy Bermingham
I make this for almost every family party or get together, everyone loves it!
Jessica
Yay! We are so glad! Thanks for coming back to let us know :)
Joanie Fiske
Large or small box of pudding?
Sarah + Jessica
small!
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Linda K Evey
This was SO good! I'll be making this again soon! It's very light and refreshing and using the pudding mix instead of cream cheese made this a treat hubby could eat without guilt! Thank you for sharing!
Sarah + Jessica
Wooo hoooo!!!! So so glad you loved it!! Thank you for letting us know!!
Mellisa Louise
My kids are going to love this recipe! It's a combination of all their fave snacks. <3 it!
Sarah + Jessica
Yay!!! We are so glad!
Julie Brookhiser
Do you small or large box of jello?
Sarah @ Pretty Providence
Just the small box!