Description
Creamy orange dreamsicle salad brings nostalgic summer memories dancing across your palate with marshmallow and pudding magic. Cool dessert perfection delivers sweet whipped comfort that melts effortlessly on spoons, inviting you to savor pure childhood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box orange Jell-O
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (8 oz / 226 grams) container Cool Whip
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 grams) mandarin oranges, drained
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cold water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, dissolve the vibrant orange Jell-O powder completely by stirring with boiling water until no granules remain.
- Incorporate cold water into the gelatin mixture, then refrigerate for a brief cooling period of approximately 15 minutes.
- Introduce vanilla pudding mix to the chilled gelatin, whisking methodically until the texture transforms into a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Return the mixture to the refrigerator, allowing it to slightly set and thicken for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Delicately integrate whipped topping, gently folding to maintain the airy texture while ensuring even distribution.
- Tenderly incorporate mandarin orange segments and miniature marshmallows, carefully blending to prevent crushing the delicate fruit pieces.
- Transfer the creamy concoction to a serving dish, smoothing the surface for an appealing presentation.
- Refrigerate the dreamy dessert for a final 30-minute chilling session to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, garnish with additional mandarin orange segments or a sprinkle of marshmallows for an extra touch of whimsy.
Notes
- Choose a chilled bowl to help the Jell-O mixture set faster and maintain its creamy consistency.
- Use instant vanilla pudding mix for a smoother, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly with the Jell-O.
- Drain mandarin oranges completely to prevent excess liquid from making the salad watery and losing its dreamy texture.
- For a lighter version, swap regular Cool Whip with low-fat or sugar-free alternatives to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg