5 from 18 votes
Grandma's Orange Creamsicle Salad
Grandma's Orange Creamsicle Salad combines orange gelatin, cream cheese, whipped cream, vanilla pudding mix, and mandarin oranges, with mini marshmallows folded in for added sweetness and texture. The creamy, tangy dessert salad chills until set, offering a light and fluffy consistency with bright citrus flavor. It’s a nostalgic treat often served as a chilled side dish or dessert during family gatherings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
368 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ounces orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 cups mandarin orange canned or fresh, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the orange jello in boiling water. Once fully dissolved, stir in the cold water. Place in the refrigerator to chill, ensuring it doesn't solidify, about 15 minutes.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue to beat until the mixture is combined and forms stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the chilled orange jello mixture and instant vanilla pudding powder into the creamy base until well incorporated.
- Stir in the mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Notes
- Optional fruits to substitute or add include maraschino cherries, diced peaches or pears (fresh or canned), and halved grapes.
- Ensure the gelatin does not fully solidify before mixing to maintain smooth texture.
- Serve chilled and consume within a few days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
213mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
1292IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 1292IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.