Orange Dreamsicle Salad with Creamy Vanilla and Mandarin Oranges (Print version)

A cool, creamy orange fluff salad with vanilla pudding, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows.

# Ingredients:

For the orange vanilla base

01 - 1 package (3 oz or 85 g) orange gelatin
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
04 - 1 package (3.4 oz or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 tub (8 oz or 225 g) whipped topping, thawed

For the fruit and fluff

07 - 2 cans (11 oz each or 312 g each) mandarin oranges, well drained
08 - 1 1/2 cups (75 g) mini marshmallows

# Instructions:

01 - In a large heat-safe bowl, whisk the orange gelatin with boiling water until fully dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
02 - Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture is cool and slightly thickened but still stirrable.
03 - Sprinkle the dry instant vanilla pudding mix over the thickened gelatin. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Return the bowl to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture thickens a bit more but is not fully set.
05 - Add the thawed whipped topping and vanilla extract. Fold gently until the mixture is evenly creamy with no white streaks.
06 - Fold in the well-drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows, taking care not to crush the oranges.
07 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until softly set and cold. Serve chilled.

# Good to know:

01 - Plan for at least 1 hour 30 minutes of chilling time total.
02 - Best texture is after 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.
03 - Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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