Easter Orange Jello Salad (Printable version)
Vibrant orange gelatin layered with fruit and creamy topping for festive occasions
# What You'll Need:
→ Gelatin Base
01 - 2 (3 oz) boxes orange-flavored gelatin
02 - 2 cups boiling water
03 - 1 cup cold water
→ Fruit & Mix-ins
04 - 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
05 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
→ Creamy Layer
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
08 - 1 cup whipped topping
# Directions:
01 - Dissolve orange gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then stir in 1 cup cold water. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes.
02 - Gently fold drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple into cooled gelatin.
03 - Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch glass dish or decorative serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely set.
04 - In separate bowl, fold together sour cream, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping until well combined.
05 - Spread creamy mixture evenly over set gelatin. Refrigerate for at least 1 additional hour before serving. Garnish with extra mandarin oranges or orange zest if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Its the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with that creamy layer cutting through the bright orange gelatin like a cloud
- This salad feels festive without demanding hours in the kitchen, leaving you free to enjoy the holiday
02 -
- Letting the gelatin cool slightly before adding fruit prevents the pieces from floating to the top or sinking to the bottom
- The creamy layer spreads much easier over gelatin that has completely set, so don't rush the chilling time
03 -
- A light coating of cooking spray on your serving dish helps release portions more cleanly
- Room temperature sour cream blends more smoothly with the whipped topping than cold straight from the fridge