Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad
If you loved those classic orange creamsicle popsicles as a kid, you're going to love this easy Orange Creamsicle Fluff Salad. Made with orange gelatin, vanilla pudding, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and whipped topping, this no-bake dessert is light, creamy, and full of nostalgic flavor. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, holidays, and family gatherings, it's one of those vintage recipes that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1 box orange gelatin 3 oz orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix or homemade mix
- 1 can mandarin oranges 11 oz, drained
- 1 tub whipped topping 8 oz, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
- Cool 10–15 minutes.
- Whisk in dry pudding mix.
- Stir in vanilla extract (and orange extract if using).
- Chill 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Fold in marshmallows.
- Fold in well-drained mandarin oranges.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Notes
Be sure to drain the mandarin oranges well to prevent excess liquid from thinning the fluff.
For the best texture, chill overnight before serving.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze.
For the best texture, chill overnight before serving.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze.