Orange Dreamsicle Salad

1 (3 oz) box orange Jell-O

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup boiling water

½ cup cold water

1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed

1 (14 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup mini marshmallows

Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut, ½ cup crushed pineapple, ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese, few drops orange extract

Dissolve the Orange Jell-O: Whisk Jell-O and boiling water until dissolved.
Add Cold Water: Stir in ½ cup cold water and let cool slightly.
Chill Slightly: Refrigerate for 15 minutes until syrupy.
Whisk in Pudding: Add pudding mix, whisk until thickened, and chill 15–20 minutes.
Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in Cool Whip until fluffy.
Add Oranges and Marshmallows: Fold in fruit and marshmallows.
Chill & Serve: Chill 2+ hours before serving; garnish with oranges or whipped cream.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m