Description
Mandarin orange jello salad brings nostalgic comfort from mid-century potlucks with its creamy marshmallow and tangy citrus layers. Cool whip and sweet oranges create a perfect harmony that refreshes your palate and sparks memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) package orange gelatin
- 2 (3 ounces / 85 grams) packages vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) can mandarin oranges, drained
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cups hot water
Topping:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant base by whisking together orange gelatin, vanilla pudding mix, and piping hot water in a spacious saucepan, stirring consistently until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Maintain vigorous stirring for approximately five minutes, allowing the mixture to transform into a luminous, translucent orange hue that signals perfect integration of ingredients.
- Transfer the glossy liquid concoction into a generously sized mixing bowl, then nestle it within the refrigerator’s cool embrace for a minimum of four hours or ideally overnight to achieve complete solidification.
- After the gelatin sets, gently incorporate Cool Whip using a potato masher, creating a silky, aerated texture that blends seamlessly with the orange-tinted base.
- Carefully drain mandarin orange segments, then tenderly fold them into the chilled mixture, ensuring each delicate slice remains intact and evenly distributed throughout the dessert.
- Return the completed salad to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to become perfectly chilled and cohesive.
- When ready to serve, present the luminous mandarin orange jello salad as a refreshing, make-ahead dessert that promises both visual appeal and delightful taste.
Notes
- Whip up a vibrant, creamy dessert that dances with tangy mandarin sweetness and silky smooth texture.
- Craft this make-ahead marvel by transforming simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing treat that requires minimal kitchen effort.
- Surprise guests with a refreshing jello salad that blends citrusy brightness, cool whip’s richness, and nostalgic comfort in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg