Orange Jello Salad
Orange Jello Salad is an easy, refreshing dessert you can make ahead of time. With mandarin oranges and pineapple juice, this Jello salad recipe adds a touch of nostalgia to any occasion.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Orange Jello, 2 boxes
- 3 cups Water, boiling
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice, reserved
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, soft
- 8 ounces Crushed Pineapple, 1 can, drained, reserve juice
- 11 ounces Mandarins, 1 can, drained
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 tub
Instructions
- Combine jello, boiling water, pineapple juice, and cream cheese into a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, mix the ingredients until jello is completely dissolved and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the drained pineapple, drained mandarins, and cool whip to the bowl.
- Stir gently and pour mixture into the prepared mold.
- Cover mold and chill for 4 hours.
- Transfer jello salad to a plate.
Christina's Notes
- Add Crunch: If you’re looking to spice up your dessert and add a bit of crunch into the mix, try adding in some nuts of your choosing. Walnuts are a great nut to pair in the salad.
- Coconut: Another fun way to jazz up your jello orange salad is to add in coconut flakes. Coconut flakes have great flavor and add to the summer feel of this dessert. Also, try a few small marshmallows or mini marshmallow.
- Molding Tip: If you are having trouble getting your jello out of the mold, try filling a large pan with hot water and placing the mold in the water for about 10 seconds. This will help loosen the jello from the mold, making it easier to remove.
- 7-Up Jello Salad: Add a splash of 7-Up soda to the mixture.
- Triple Orange: Add zest to this mandarin orange Jello salad recipe if desired.
- Vegan Option: While jello normally isn’t a vegan dish, you can easily use plant based jello in place of regular.
- Orange Dreamsicle: Instant Vanilla pudding mix would add a creaminess and a hint of vanilla flavor to make your Jello salad taste like an orange Creamsicle.
MY NOTES
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