Mandarin Orange Creamsicle Salad (Printable Version)

Creamy orange-flavored dessert with mandarin segments and whipped topping, chilled to perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Gelatin Mixture

01 - 1 (3 oz) package orange-flavored gelatin
02 - 1 cup boiling water
03 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Creamy Base

04 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or plain Greek yogurt)
05 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed

→ Fruit

06 - 1 (11 oz) can mandarin orange segments, drained

→ Add-ins (optional)

07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
02 - Add 1/2 cup cold water and mix well.
03 - Let the gelatin mixture cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
04 - Gently fold in the yogurt and whipped topping until fully combined and creamy.
05 - Stir in the drained mandarin orange segments and mini marshmallows, if using.
06 - Pour the mixture into a serving bowl or individual cups.
07 - Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set and thoroughly chilled.
08 - Serve chilled and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together with almost no effort yet tastes like summer in a spoonful.
  • Whenever I bring this to a party, there are never leftovers and always lots of recipe requests.
02 -
  • If you don’t wait for the gelatin to cool before folding in the creamy stuff, it can get grainy—patience saves the day.
  • I once forgot to drain the oranges well, which turned everything into a soupy mess (lesson learned: dry fruit is happy fruit here).
03 -
  • Always taste the yogurt and whipped topping combo before adding fruit—adjust the sweetness if needed with a splash of honey or a sprinkle of sugar.
  • A delicate hand when folding keeps everything light; overmixing makes it dense.
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