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Creamy Creamsicle Orange Fluff made with orange gelatin, vanilla cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip, juicy mandarin oranges, and soft pastel mini marshmallows. The light and fluffy dessert is served chilled in a clear bowl, with bright orange pieces and marshmallows visible throughout, creating a colorful, nostalgic no-bake dessert presentation.

Creamsicle Orange Fluff

Light, creamy, no-bake Creamsicle Orange Fluff made with orange Jell-O, vanilla cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. Nostalgic, easy, and perfect for potlucks or make-ahead desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box orange Jell-O
  • 1 box instant vanilla cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 small can mandarin oranges drained very well
  • 1 cup pastel-colored miniature marshmallows
  • Optional garnish: extra mandarin oranges mini marshmallows, fresh mint leaves

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl, whisk, rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Dissolve orange Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water; whisk until fully dissolved. Stir in ½ cup cold water. Chill 20 minutes until thickened.
  2. Whisk in the dry instant vanilla cheesecake pudding mix until smooth. Chill another 20 minutes until further thickened.
  3. Gently fold in Cool Whip, well-drained mandarin oranges, and miniature marshmallows.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 1–2 hours (or longer) until set and marshmallows have softened.
  5. Scoop into bowls, garnish if desired, and serve cold.

Notes

Drain mandarin oranges thoroughly. Fold gently to keep the fluff light. Instant pudding (not cook-and-serve) is required. Best made ahead so flavors meld and marshmallows soften. Keep refrigerated. Excellent for potlucks and holidays. Double easily for a crowd.