Description
A creamy and fluffy orange jello salad with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and marshmallows that makes for a delightful and nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (3 ounces) orange flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained well
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
- 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Dissolve the gelatin by pouring it into a medium bowl, adding boiling water, and whisking until fully dissolved. Then add cold water and let it cool for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Chill the gelatin in the fridge for about 45 minutes until it thickens to a soft set.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the cottage cheese and fold in the whipped topping until no streaks remain. Add mini marshmallows and optional orange zest.
- Pat the fruit dry and fold it into the creamy mixture. Add the soft set gelatin and mix gently to maintain airiness.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, smooth the top, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Best served cold after chilling for at least 2 hours. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg