Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic Orange Dreamsicle Salad, a delightful dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding with orange-flavored gelatin, mandarin oranges, and fluffy marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Vanilla Pudding:
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
For the Orange Gelatin:
- 1 (3 oz) package orange-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare Vanilla Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened. Set aside.
- Prepare Orange Gelatin: In a large bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water, then stir in the cold water. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently stir the pudding mixture into the cooled gelatin until fully combined. Fold in the whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of orange zest.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or retro-themed gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
