Description
Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a nostalgic, creamy dessert that combines the flavors of vanilla pudding and orange gelatin with whipped topping, fruit, and marshmallows for a refreshing, no-bake treat.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup cold milk or water
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut or chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and orange gelatin with cold milk or water until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully combined.
- Stir in mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows until evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.
- Before serving, stir gently and top with additional oranges, coconut, or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use cheesecake or white chocolate pudding for variation.
- Add maraschino cherries or strawberries for more fruit flavor.
- For a tropical twist, use coconut pudding and add shredded coconut.
- Skip marshmallows for a lighter version or add chopped pecans for crunch.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used if stabilized with powdered sugar or gelatin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
