Orange Dreamsicle Salad with Jello, Vanilla Pudding, and Mandarin Oranges
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a cool, creamy dessert made with just five simple ingredients. With bright orange gelatin, smooth vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, sweet mandarin oranges, and soft mini marshmallows, it creates a light and refreshing treat that’s perfect for warm weather.
The combination of citrus flavor and creamy texture gives this dessert its classic “dreamsicle” taste and color. It’s quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and ideal for serving at family dinners, holidays, or potlucks. After a few short chilling periods, everything comes together into a smooth, fluffy dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Orange Dreamsicle Salad with Jello, Vanilla Pudding, and Mandarin Oranges
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes30
minutes~250
kcalIngredients
1 package orange Jello
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
1 package vanilla pudding mix
Whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Mandarin oranges, well drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
Directions
- Dissolve the Jello
Add the orange Jello to a mixing bowl. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved. - Add Cold Water and Chill
Stir in ½ cup of cold water. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it chill for 15 minutes. - Mix in the Vanilla Pudding
After the first 15 minutes of chilling, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and add the vanilla pudding mix. Stir thoroughly until well combined. Return the bowl to the refrigerator and let it chill for another 15 minutes to begin setting. - Fold in the Whipped Topping
Once chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Add the whipped topping and gently fold it in until fully incorporated and smooth. - Add the Mandarin Oranges
Add the mandarin oranges to the bowl. Make sure they are well drained before adding. Gently fold them into the mixture to distribute evenly. - Stir in the Marshmallows
Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows and stir until everything is evenly combined. - Serve
Spoon the orange dreamsicle salad into dessert dishes. Serve chilled and enjoy this cool and refreshing treat.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Be sure to drain the mandarin oranges thoroughly before folding them in. Extra liquid can slightly thin the texture of the dessert.
