Orange Creamsicle Salad

Name: Orange Creamsicle Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 92.13 g package tapioca pudding; 96.38 g package instant vanilla pudding; 85.04 g package orange Jell-O; 532.32 ml water; 226.79 g container Cool Whip; 2 (566.99 g) can mandarin oranges, drained

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Submitted by Donna M.

"A friend at work gave me this recipe. It is absolutely wonderful. Could be used either as a dessert or a salad. Recipe is easily doubled."

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photo by SharonChen

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 8

ingredients

92.13 g package tapioca pudding
96.38 g package instant vanilla pudding
85.04 g package orange Jell-O
532.32 ml water
226.79 g container Cool Whip
2 (566.99 g) can mandarin oranges, drained

directions

Combine pudding mixes, Jello and water, stirring well.
Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
Cool to room temperature.
Stir in Cool Whip and oranges.
Chill well.
NOTE: Even though this recipe is cooked, the vanilla pudding mix is instant.
It is not a mistake.

Questions & Replies

The instant pudding do you just add the powder mix or make the pudding regular

Mary Ann I.
Tapioca pudding is not available because of a drought. Can I substitute cook and serve vanilla pudding?

brendalwoods
Is this salad firm enough after refrigerated to be in a mold? Or is it creamy and soft?

Terre S.
I prepared it as instructed,mine is running,is that okay?So do I add the tapioca after the jello and pudding cools down?

Alice M.
Can you use Instant Tapioca, I don't want to cook, I just want to put it together.

Raquel P.

Reviews

I brought this to work for a friend's birthday and it was delicious! I'll definitely make this again, especially with summer coming up. Everyone commented on how refreshing it was, and mandarin oranges always seem to be a favorite. The texture was light and creamy, like an orange pudding, and went down very easily!

bunnee
This is a light, creamy, wonderful dessert/salad. I made it for Sunday dinner. Everyone raved about it. We decided that it could be made pretty low-fat, no/low sugar too, by using sugar-free jello and puddings and whipped topping. You know how you eat a wonderful dinner and then the cook says, "Wait, I have a nice dessert too!" ...and you groan because you just can't eat another bite. Well, this dessert was just perfect. No one complained at all. I garnished the servings with a dollup of whipped topping. When preparing, I found a wire whisk worked well for stirring things together. My husband wants me to try a variation using lime jello and pistachio pudding.

Recipewrestler
Made this for Memorial Day, and it was a big hit! Very light and fluffy. I will make this again soon. Thanks.

Dana-MMH
My husband went nuts over this recipe. He is a ceamsicle nut and I made it especially for him. Now there is none left to share with anyone else. He insists it be in the fridge from now on!I'd say it has his approval. I really like the texture myself it's a nice change from the all creamy things.

Lady of shallot
Very light, cool and refreshing summer dessert. I used fat free puddings, and sugar free jello; and fat free Cool Whip and it didn't taste "diet", if you know what I mean! :) Great snack or dessert for dieters.

TheDancingCook

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Tweaks

This is excellent. I made a few changes. Instead of water I used the juice from the mandarin oranges,plus water to make up the differance.I also crushed the oranges and used 12 oz of Cool Whip. Next time I will add a little vanilla extract.

oreosherriden
I've always used the cook and serve pudding instead of instant and it still turns out wonderful. Occasionally, I add cottage cheese for even more texture. Thanks for posting.

Melly2