Description
This Orange Fluff Dessert Salad is a light, creamy, and refreshing no-bake treat combining zesty orange gelatin, smooth vanilla pudding, sweet mandarin oranges, and fluffy mini marshmallows. It’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 3 oz box orange Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Pudding Mixture
- 3 oz box instant vanilla pudding
Other Ingredients
- 1 Cool Whip (8 oz.)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (14 oz., drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a large bowl, combine the orange Jell-O powder and boiling water. Whisk thoroughly until all the gelatin crystals are completely dissolved.
- Chill and Mix Pudding: Add the cold water to the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate this mixture for 15 minutes to start cooling. Then, slowly whisk in the instant vanilla pudding powder until the mixture is smooth. Return it to the refrigerator and chill for another 15 to 20 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Chill: Gently fold in the Cool Whip, drained mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows into the thickened gelatin and pudding mixture. Mix carefully to keep the fluff airy. Chill the combined salad for at least 1 hour to set and meld the flavors before serving.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid graininess.
- Chilling times can be extended if you want a firmer salad.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Use fresh mandarin oranges as a substitute if canned ones are not available, but ensure they are well drained.
- For a lighter option, you can use fat-free Cool Whip and pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: orange fluff, dessert salad, jello salad, instant pudding, mandarin oranges, no bake dessert
