Orange Fluff Fruit Salad
Orange Fluff Salad
Orange Fluff Salad is a light, creamy dessert made with orange gelatin, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and miniature marshmallows. This easy make-ahead recipe is a classic for potlucks, holiday dinners, picnics, and family gatherings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 1 package orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup cottage cheese (optional)
Directions
- Dissolve the orange gelatin completely in the boiling water.
- Stir in the cold water and refrigerate until the gelatin begins to thicken but is not completely set.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Gently stir in the drained mandarin oranges, miniature marshmallows, and cottage cheese, if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Make It Your Own
Try adding crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, or chopped pecans for extra flavor and texture.
Kid Chef Tip
Children can help measure ingredients, stir the gelatin after it cools slightly, fold in the whipped topping, and gently mix the fruit and marshmallows.
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