Combining orange jello, vanilla pudding, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows results in a delightful creamsicle-inspired Orange Fluff Salad that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
In a large bowl combine orange Jello mix and boiling hot water. Use a whisk to stir until all Jello is dissolved. Add cold water and mix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape around the sides of the bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the refrigerator and whisk in dry instant vanilla pudding mix. Use the rubber spatula to scrape sides of the bowl again to ensure all jello and pudding are dissolved. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place back in the refrigerator for another 15-20 minutes.
Remove bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in mandarin oranges, cool whip, and marshmallows. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place back in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure the mandarin oranges are well drained before adding them to the fluff mixture.
Stir all the ingredients together carefully, as you don’t want to break apart the orange pieces.
For best results, make sure you give your salad at least 1 hour of chilling time. It allows all of the yummy flavors to blend together.
Use your leftover orange fluff dessert to make creamsicle-style popsicles by placing the leftovers into a popsicle mold. You can also spread it in a baking dish and scoop it up like ice cream once it freezes. It’s delicious this way!