Description
Cool summer afternoons welcome this Orange Cream Delight salad with creamy textures and zesty citrus notes. Refreshing layers of mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and marshmallows create a sweet treat perfect for family gatherings you’ll savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package orange Jell-O
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) container Cool Whip
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Dissolve Base: Empty Orange Jell-O into a large mixing bowl and pour boiling water, stirring until the gelatin completely dissolves into a vibrant orange liquid, creating a smooth foundation for the dessert.
- Chill and Thicken: Add cold water to the gelatin mixture, blend thoroughly, then refrigerate for 15 minutes until the mixture reaches a slightly thickened consistency, preparing it for the next layer of flavor.
- Pudding Integration: Whisk Instant Vanilla Pudding mix into the chilled Jell-O base, ensuring a silky, uniform texture without lumps, which will contribute to the dessert’s creamy complexity.
- Consolidate Mixture: Return the pudding-Jell-O blend to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to further solidify and develop a rich, velvety consistency that will serve as the perfect backdrop for additional ingredients.
- Fold and Enhance: Gently incorporate Cool Whip with a soft, sweeping motion, maintaining its airy volume, then delicately mix in drained Mandarin orange segments and Mini Marshmallows, distributing them evenly to create a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Final Chill: Transfer the Orange Cream Delight Salad to a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, enabling the ingredients to meld together and the dessert to set completely, resulting in a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Notes
- Precision in Mixing: Stir Jell-O and water thoroughly to prevent powder clumps and ensure a smooth, vibrant base.
- Temperature Control: Partially set the gelatin mixture for exactly 15 minutes to achieve the ideal semi-firm consistency.
- Gentle Folding Technique: Use soft, sweeping motions when incorporating Cool Whip and marshmallows to maintain their delicate texture and volume.
- Chilling Importance: Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to blend and dessert to set completely, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg