Orange Fluff (Orange Creamsicle Salad)

I could eat this Orange Fluff every day for the rest of my life. Made with Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese, and Jell-O, it's so fresh and fun to eat!

Looking for more dessert salad recipes? Try my Watergate Salad, Snickers Salad, or Ambrosia Salad next!

About This Recipe

Also known as orange creamsicle salad!

This orange fluff salad is perfect for any time of the year, whether you're heading to a summer potluck or you need a dessert for your holiday table. The fluffy Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, and Jell-O make it sweet and fruity, while the cottage cheese adds a bit of heartiness that makes it more satisfying than your typical dessert salad. It's such an interesting mix of flavors that come together surprisingly well.

I don't know why, but I LOVE this dessert. To most people, it just doesn't make sense, but once you try it, it's so good. When I was a kid, orange creamsicles were my favorite type of popsicle, so that's probably why I love them so much.

One funny thing about this dessert is that no one ever realizes there is cottage cheese in it. It's really funny to see people's reactions when they ask what the little soft pieces are, and I tell them it's cottage cheese. The citrus and Jell-O hide it really well. It's a great recipe if you're looking to add some extra protein to your diet, but you still want something sweet!

Key Ingredients

Frozen whipped topping: Remember to defrost this at least 4 hours beforehand! Nothing worse than starting this recipe and realizing you forgot to defrost the Cool Whip, and then having to wait another 4 hours.

Jell-O: You'll need one small 3-ounce box. We aren't actually going to make Jell-O. We're just mixing this with the Cool Whip to give it a fruity flavor.

Canned mandarin oranges: These come filled with water, so make sure to drain them thoroughly; otherwise, the salad can get soggy. Also, if you're like me and really like fruit, you can double the amount.

Mini marshmallows: This is optional, but I like the extra fluffiness it adds.

Cottage cheese: Yes, you heard that right. Get the 4% fat version; small or large curds are both fine.

Instructions

STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping and orange Jell-O

STEP 2: Gently stir in the cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge until ready.

📋 Recipe

Orange Fluff (Orange Creamsicle Salad)

A surprising mix of ingredients makes a sweet and cremay dessert salad that also happens to be high in protein.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 people

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 (8-ounce) tub frozen whipped topping (thawed)
• ▢ 1 (3-ounce) box orange Jell-O
• ▢ 1 (16-ounce) tub cottage cheese
• ▢ 2 (15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges (drained)
• ▢ 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping and orange Jell-O.
• Gently stir in the cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge until ready.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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