Orange Creamsicle Salad Recipe
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Orange creamsicle salad takes the classic flavors of the beloved popsicle and serves it up in a vintage fluff salad.
- Author: Laura
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
- 3 ounces orange-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 28 ounces mandarin oranges, drained (reserve 8 to 10 for garnish)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows for optional garnish
- Prepare the Gelatin: In a medium-sized heat-safe bowl, stir together the orange-flavored gelatin and boiling water until dissolved.
- Add Pudding: Stir in the cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with reserved mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows.
Notes
- You can adjust the quantity of oranges and mini marshmallows, but the balance may be affected.
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for a few hours before serving.
- Leftover salad can be frozen in popsicle molds or a baking dish for a creamy treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 59g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 1mg