Orange Dreamsicle Jello Salad Recipe
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Dreamsicles or as some people call them – Creamsicles were a childhood favorite of mine. I just loved the flavor of orange, and cream together. This recipe for Orange Dreamsicle Jello Salad is as delicious as I remember and so easy to make.
Orange Dreamsicle Jello Salad Recipe
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What I love about this recipe:
- An old-school classic recipe
- That delicious combination of orange and cream
- It’s so easy to make
- This is a great recipe to feed a crowd, take to potlucks, or serve at parties
If you love Dessert Salads, you might love my recipe for Pistachio Fluff
This is such a creamy, refreshing dessert!
How Long will this Orange Jello Salad last in the refrigerator?
- Covered and stored in the refrigerator can last up to five days
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Is Jello Salad a salad or a dessert?
- My mom would have served it as a salad, but I call it a dessert. It’s a really good side at potlucks.
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Here’s a quick video on how I made this Creamsicle Salad Recipe…
Orange Dreamsicle Jello Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz. orange gelatin
- ¼ cup hot water
- 16 oz. whipped cream
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 11 oz. mandarin oranges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add the gelatin
- Pour hot water over gelatin and stir until dissolved
- Stir in the mandarin oranges and juices
- Set aside and let it firm up a bit
- In a separate large bowl, mix the cream cheese and whipped cream
- Fold the gelled orange mixture into the whipped cream
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight
Notes
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Sounds delicious
Do I have to chill overnight? Can it sit for 5 hours and then be eaten?
I think five hours would be fine. That would give everything enough time to set up and thicken. 🙂
This is a very tasty and flavorful dessert. However, it is very soupy even after refrigerating overnight. Perhaps draining the mandarin orange juice is the answer?
Hmm… Thank you for letting me know. I’ll have to take another look at this recipe and test it again. I’ll update the recipe with my result. Thank you again.
I haven’t made this yet but something seems a little off about the liquids. When preparing a 3 oz package of jello, normally, it takes 2 cups of water per box. Even just using one cup of boiling water per box (for a total of 3 cups) it should still set up and your recipe only calls for 1/4 cup water total? I have made this type of jello before using the liquid from the oranges so I don’t think that’s the problem. I just don’t see any way using only the liquid from the oranges and 1/4 cup water that this jello could be thin or runny. 🧐
Hi again. I finally managed to make the Orange Dreamsicle Jello Salad again, and I think I’ve gained five pounds as a result. LOL! For my taste, it is almost impossible to resist. I followed the recipe exactly and did not experience the soupy texture like you did. As a matter of fact, it was creamy almost immediately. Refrigerating it only firmed it slightly. I did make a video this time and as soon as I can get it edited I’ll post it for added instruction. It should be available within the week. I’m sorry that I couldn’t help you out more. Hopefully you’ll give it another try sometime and have better success.
I think five hours would be fine. That would give everything enough time to set up and thicken. 🙂
Is the orange jello sugar free or regular jello? Please. Thankyou
Sorry about that. Use Regular Orange Jello.
Is it 1 or 2 tubs of Cool Whip. 8 or 16 oz?
16 oz. total of whipped topping (Cool Whip).
I learned about this recipe growing up in the 1970s. We always doubled the recipe as we were feeding 8 people. We also add a cup of maraschino cherries, cut in half. The contrast in color was nice. We also cut the mandarin orange slices in half. No one wants to try to eat a whole mandarin orange slice along with a spoonful of the dreamsicle concoction. You would look like a pig. Another item we would add to add another layer of flavor was a drained can of pineapple chunks. Another color added to the mix, and another flavor. It too helped stretch out the dish to feed all of us and allow for some to feed a few the next day.
I love this. All great additions! That sounds delicious and so colorful.