Orange Dreamsicle Salad 🍊☁️
A creamy, fluffy, nostalgic dessert that tastes just like the classic ice cream pop! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
(Serves 8-10)
- 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 can (14 oz) mandarin oranges, drained (reserve a few for garnish)
- Optional: ½ cup mini marshmallows or 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
Instructions
1️⃣ Dissolve Jell-O: In a large bowl, mix orange Jell-O with boiling water until fully dissolved. Stir in cold water.
2️⃣ Chill: Refrigerate for 30-45 mins until slightly thickened (like egg whites).
3️⃣ Add Pudding: Whisk in vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Fold in Fluff: Gently fold in Cool Whip until no streaks remain.
5️⃣ Add Fruit: Fold in mandarin oranges (and marshmallows/pineapple if using).
6️⃣ Set: Chill 2+ hours (or overnight) until firm. Garnish with extra oranges.
Tips & Swaps
- Lighter version: Use sugar-free Jell-O + fat-free Cool Whip.
- Creamier texture: Swap ½ cup cold water with ½ cup vanilla yogurt.
- Adult twist: Add a splash of vanilla vodka or orange liqueur to the Jell-O mix.
This salad is sunshine in a bowl—creamy, citrusy, and impossibly easy! 🌞🍊
Love citrus? Try lime Jell-O + crushed pineapple for a “Pina Colada” version! 🍍