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Orange Fluff is a creamy and delicious dessert recipe that is a family favorite. Complete your holiday meal or family gathering with this easy recipe.
Dessert salads are one of my favorite recipes to make. Fluff salads remind me of going to my grandma’s for holiday dinners and having Strawberry Fluff Salad and Pineapple Fluff on the table.
If you are looking for a dessert recipe that everyone will love, make a fluff salad.
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Why This Recipe Works
We to make orange fluff salad for the holidays, family gatherings and for potlucks. It is easy to make with simple ingredients which makes it a budget friendly fruit salad.
It takes minutes to prepare and the perfect sweet treat to make ahead of time.
Ingredients
- Orange Jell-O Mix – Change Jello Mix to raspberry jello or strawberry for a delicious variations.
- Whipped Topping – Such as Cool Whip. Learn how to make How to Make Whipped Cream
- Mandarin Oranges – If you change the jello flavor, change the fruit such as raspberries
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Variations Ideas
This orange fluff jello salad can be made with a variety of additions and jello flavors. Here are some additions that we suggest for a great recipe.
- Coconut Shreds
- Cottage Cheese
- Chopped Nuts – Pecans or Walnuts
How to Make Orange Fluff
- Step 1 – In a large bowl, whisk together the Orange Jell-O mix and boiling water until well combined. Stir in the cold water and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Step 2 – Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the Instant vanilla pudding. Refrigerate for 15-20 more minutes.
- Step 3 – Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Step 4 – Stir in the oranges, crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows.
- Step 5 – Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Step 6 – Serve cold and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Combining Ingredients – Make sure the orange gelatin mix dissolves completely with the water. Whisk completely or it could change the texture of your Jell-o mix.
- Mandarin Oranges – Before mixing the canned mandarin oranges with the orange jello fluff mixture, make sure to drain completely.
- Mixing – When stirring in the fruit, you want to fold in the ingredients gently. This keeps the mixture fluffy.
Serving Suggestions
This orange fluff is a classic recipe that we serve every Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is a family favorite recipe that we look forward to every year.
It can be served as a side dish or as a dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
We like using mandarin oranges because there is no need to peel or remove the white stuff before mixing with the fluff ingredients. But you can use fresh oranges but you will need to prepare them first.
Yes, this orange fluff is best made ahead of time as it needs time to chill in the fridge. We recommend making it no earlier than 2 days prior to serving it.
Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 3-4 days.
We do not recommend freezing orange fluff as when it thaws the texture will change.
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Orange Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Orange Jell-O Mix 3 ounces
- 1 pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces
- 1 cup Hot water
- 1/2 cup Cold Water
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping thawed
- 2 cans Mandarin Oranges drained, 15 ounces each
- 1 can Crushed Pineapple 20 ounces, well drained
- 1 bag Mini Marshmallows 10 ounces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Orange Jell-O mix and boiling water until well combined. Stir in the cold water and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the Instant vanilla pudding. Refrigerate for 15-20 more minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and stir in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Stir in the oranges, crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
This orange fluff was so creamy and easy to make!