Creamsicle Orange Fluff: A Delightful Summer Treat!
When it comes to summer desserts, few things are as refreshing and delightful as Creamsicle Orange Fluff! This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, fluffy goodness with the nostalgic taste of orange. The bright color and sweet flavor can instantly transport you back to warm, sunny days spent enjoying frozen treats. Did you know that the flavor combination we associate with Creamsicles first became popular in the 1920s? Imagine how many families have enjoyed this sweet dessert over the decades!
Ingredients
- 1 box Orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 cup mandarin oranges drained and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Jello: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the Orange jello in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. This should only take a couple of minutes.
- Mix in Cold Water: After the jello has dissolved, add 1/2 cup of cold water and mix well. This will quickly cool down your jello mixture.
- Chill Until Partially Set: Refrigerate the jello mixture for about 1 hour, or until it’s slightly thickened but not fully set.
- Fold in Toppings: Once the mixture has thickened, fold in the whipped topping and chopped mandarin oranges gently until well combined.
- Set It All Together: Pour the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups and refrigerate until fully set, which will take another 2 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve your Creamsicle Orange Fluff chilled. Enjoy the refreshing, creamy texture!