Description
Creamsicle Orange Fluff is a light, refreshing dessert bursting with orange flavor and creamy texture. Inspired by classic creamsicle popsicles, it’s an easy, no-bake treat perfect for parties, holidays, or casual family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup orange-flavored gelatin (like Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the orange-flavored gelatin with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture and let it cool to room temperature.
- Gently fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until well blended.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping, being careful to maintain a light, fluffy texture.
- Add the mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut (if using). Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or individual cups and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve chilled. Garnish with extra mandarin oranges or coconut if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix to preserve the fluffiness of the dessert.
- Use chilled bowls and utensils to help maintain texture.
- Ensure the gelatin mixture is fully cooled before adding dairy ingredients.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Customize with other fruits or flavored gelatin for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: creamsicle orange fluff, orange fluff dessert, no bake orange dessert, mandarin orange salad, summer fluff dessert, easy fruit dessert