Description
Orange fluff salad combines creamy textures with tangy citrus notes for a refreshing dessert. Chilled marshmallow and whipped cream layers create a light, sweet treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz full-fat cottage cheese (small or large curd)
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 14 oz mandarin oranges (thoroughly drained)
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (thoroughly drained)
- 3 oz orange-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk the softened whipped topping and orange gelatin powder until completely smooth and vibrant orange in color.
- Delicately fold in the cottage cheese, allowing it to integrate seamlessly without disrupting the light texture of the whipped base.
- Gently introduce mandarin orange segments and crushed pineapple chunks, carefully distributing them throughout the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle miniature marshmallows across the surface, using a gentle folding motion to ensure even dispersion without compressing the delicate ingredients.
- Refrigerate the fluffy concoction for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, creating a chilled, refreshing dessert salad.
- Before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir to reinvigorate the ingredients and ensure a consistent, airy consistency.
- Present the salad chilled, offering a vibrant, creamy side dish that combines sweet and tangy tropical flavors in every spoonful.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of marshmallows or using sugar-free gelatin for a lighter version.
- Drain canned fruits completely to prevent excess liquid from making the salad watery and losing its fluffy texture.
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, tangier alternative that works great for health-conscious eaters.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations like mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple to create unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg