Creamy Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad 🍊✨

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese or sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water.
2. Stir in cold water and let cool slightly.
3. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until slightly thickened but not fully set.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine whipped topping, cottage cheese (or sour cream), and vanilla extract.
5. Fold in mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows.
6. Add the slightly thickened gelatin mixture and gently stir until combined.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2–4 hours until creamy and cold.
8. Serve chilled in bowls or dessert cups.

✨ Tips

• Add shredded coconut for extra tropical flavor.
• Sprinkle chopped pecans on top for crunch.
• Best served cold after chilling overnight.