Easy Orange Creamsicle Salad
Classic flavors of the beloved creamsicle popsicle in a light and fluffy vintage salad.
- 3 oz orange-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- 28 oz mandarin oranges drained (reserve 8 to 10 for garnish)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows optional garnish
In a medium-sized heat-safe bowl, combine the orange-flavored gelatin and boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
Stir in cold water and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool.
Remove the gelatin from the refrigerator and whisk in the vanilla instant pudding until smooth and incorporated. Cover and return to the fridge for 20 minutes.
Fold in the whipped topping, drained mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. Place the mixture back in the fridge to chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Before serving, garnish with reserved mandarin oranges and additional mini marshmallows if desired.