Description
Orange Creamsicle Fluff is a light, creamy, no-bake dessert salad with bright citrus flavor, mini marshmallows, and a nostalgic orange-vanilla taste. Perfect for make-ahead gatherings and served chilled.
Ingredients
3 oz orange gelatin mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups mini marshmallows
28 oz mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the orange gelatin mix into the boiling water until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator, add the vanilla pudding mix, and stir until smooth. Return to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Fold in the softened cream cheese until mostly smooth, then gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Add most of the mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows, reserving a small amount for garnish. Fold until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until chilled and fluffy.
- Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with remaining marshmallows and mandarin oranges before serving.
Notes
Drain mandarin oranges well to prevent a runny texture.
Add crushed pineapple (well-drained) for extra fruit flavor.
Use rainbow marshmallows for a colorful variation.
Shredded coconut can add a tropical twist.
Swap orange gelatin for peach or strawberry for different flavors.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stir gently before serving leftovers to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
