This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a creamy, nostalgic no-bake dessert made with orange Jell-O, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, and sweet mandarin oranges. Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, it’s the perfect side dish or dessert for potlucks, holidays, BBQs, or family gatherings. Best of all, it comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients!
Prep Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30–40 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients
1 (3 oz) box orange Jell-O
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 (14 oz) can mandarin oranges, well drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1️⃣ Dissolve the Jell-O
In a large bowl, combine the orange Jell-O and boiling water. Whisk until completely dissolved.
2️⃣ Chill Slightly
Stir in the cold water. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, until cooled but not set.
3️⃣ Add the Pudding
Slowly whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Return to the refrigerator and chill for 15–20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Fold Everything Together
Gently fold in the Cool Whip, drained mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows until fully combined.
5️⃣ Serve or Chill
Serve immediately for a soft texture, or chill for another 30 minutes for a firmer, fluffier salad.
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