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Orange Fluff
Enjoy this delightfully light and flavorful orange fluff recipe featuring a creamy mix of orange jello, mandarin slices, and marshmallows.
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This delightfully delicious orange fluff recipe is the perfect treat to cure those cravings! This simple recipe is a mix of jello, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, mandarins, and mini marshmallows for a dreamy creamsicle dessert. It’s light, creamy, and oh-so-tasty!
Orange Fluff Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 (3-ounce) box of orange jello mix
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) tub of Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (15-ounce) can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Substitutions and Additions
ORANGE JELLO: You can swap out orange jello for another flavor to create an equally delicious and creamy treat, like strawberry or lemon.
MANDARIN ORANGES: If you decide to change the flavor of the jello, I recommend changing the fruit to match. If you choose to use strawberry jello instead, try adding sliced strawberries.
How to Make This Orange Fluff Recipe
STEP ONE: In a large bowl, combine the orange jello mix and boiling hot water. Using a whisk, stir until all of the jello has dissolved. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 15 to 20 minutes.
PRO TIP: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl as you mix the jello with hot water. This ensures all of the crystals dissolve.
STEP TWO: Remove the jello from the refrigerator and whisk in the dry instant pudding mix, using a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl again. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
STEP THREE: Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in the mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and marshmallows. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
How To Serve
Orange fluff is a versatile dish that’s great for any occasion. Serve with a refreshing glass of iced tea for a dessert, or put it on the potluck table and watch it disappear in no time.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover orange fluff in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Orange fluff can be frozen for up to 3 months, but keep in mind the texture of the marshmallows will change when it thaws. We recommend making this simple recipe fresh each time you want to enjoy it.
Impress everyone at the table with this simple and irresistible orange fluff recipe! Full of delicious creamsicle flavor and tasty mandarins, this dish is a light and creamy classic.
FAQ:
Q? Can I make orange fluff ahead of time?
A: Yes! We recommend making it ahead of time to allow the salad time to set, making this a great make-ahead dish.
Q? Can I use homemade whipped cream?
A: You can easily swap out homemade whipped cream for Cool Whip in this easy recipe.
Q? Do I use canned mandarins or fresh ones?
A: We use canned mandarins in our recipe. The piths are already removed, leaving less work for you in the kitchen, and are easily available year-round.
Orange Fluff
Enjoy this delightfully light and flavorful orange fluff recipe featuring a creamy mix of orange jello, mandarin slices, and marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces orange jello mix
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the orange jello mix and boiling hot water. Use a whisk to stir until all the jello is dissolved, and then add in the cold water. Use a rubber spatula to scrape around the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and whisk in the dry instant vanilla pudding mix. Use the rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl again to ensure all the jello and pudding are dissolved. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, and marshmallows. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it 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!
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