Description
This Orange Fluff Salad is a light and refreshing dessert salad that’s perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet treat on a hot day. It features a creamy base with a burst of citrus flavor from mandarin oranges, along with the delightful textures of marshmallows and whipped topping.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3 oz) package orange Jell-O
- 15 oz can mandarin orange slices, drained
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Make Creamy Base: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Add Jell-O: Add the dry orange Jell-O mix to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
- Fold in Remaining Ingredients: Gently fold in the drained mandarin orange slices, mini marshmallows, and thawed whipped topping until evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to set slightly.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Variations:
- Use a different flavor of Jell-O, such as lemon or cherry.
- Add other fruits, such as chopped pineapple or grapes.
- Substitute mini marshmallows with chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
- Make Ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
