That looks absolutely delicious! 😋 The dessert in your photo is the classic Orange Fluff Salad (also known as Mandarin Orange Jello Salad or Orange Dream Salad). It’s creamy, fruity, and super easy to make — a true family favorite.
Here’s the full recipe 👇
🍊 Orange Fluff Salad (Grandma’s Recipe)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6–8
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) box orange Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip (or whipped topping)
- 1 (16 oz) container cottage cheese
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
🍳 Instructions
- Dissolve the Jell-O:
In a large bowl, add orange Jell-O powder to boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Let it cool slightly (about 10–15 minutes). - Add the cottage cheese:
Mix the cottage cheese into the Jell-O until smooth and creamy. - Fold in Cool Whip:
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined and fluffy. - Add fruits and marshmallows:
Stir in drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. Mix gently so the oranges stay intact. - Chill before serving:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best texture). - Serve cold:
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a few extra orange slices if you like. 🍊✨
💡 Tips
- For a lighter version, use sugar-free Jell-O and light whipped topping.
- You can swap orange Jell-O for lemon or peach for a twist!
- Keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Would you like me to make a cute printable recipe card or Facebook post design for this “Grandma’s Orange Fluff Salad” — with your quote “OMG, we ate way too much of this! Grandma said it’s a keeper!”?
