Description

This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a sweet, fluffy, and fruity dessert salad made with orange Jell-O, whipped topping, creamy vanilla pudding, and mandarin oranges. It’s light, refreshing, and tastes just like a creamsicle! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, holiday dinners, or anytime you’re craving a retro treat.

Ingredients

1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
Optional: 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Optional: extra marshmallows or oranges for garnish

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the orange Jell-O in the boiling water. Stir in cold water and mix well.
Let the Jell-O cool for about 10–15 minutes, then whisk in the dry vanilla pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30–40 minutes, or until it starts to set but is still slightly soft.
Fold in the whipped topping until well combined and fluffy.
Gently stir in the drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and pineapple if using.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to chill and fully set.

Serve cold, optionally garnished with extra oranges or marshmallows on top.

Notes

For a more intense orange flavor, add a little orange zest.
This salad can be made a day ahead — just give it a quick stir before serving.

You can substitute sugar-free versions of Jell-O, pudding, and whipped topping if desired.