Ah yes! Orange Fluff — that dreamy, creamy, sweet-and-citrus dessert that feels like sunshine in a bowl 🍊✨. It’s light, fluffy, and perfect for potlucks, summer desserts, or just because.

🍊 Orange Fluff Salad (Classic Creamy Dessert)

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 package (3.4 oz / ~96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup cold milk

• 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained (reserve a little juice)

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

• ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional, adds tropical sweetness)

• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional: pecans or walnuts)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding

1. In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.

2. Let it set in the fridge for 5–10 minutes.

2. Combine Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, fold together:

   • Prepared pudding

   • Whipped topping

   • Mandarin oranges

   • Pineapple (if using)

   • Mini marshmallows

2. Gently fold until creamy and smooth.

3. Chill

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.

• Chilling allows marshmallows and fruit to soften and flavors to meld.

4. Serve

• Optional: top with extra whipped cream, orange zest, or a few whole mandarin segments

• Serve cold as a light, refreshing dessert

✨ Tips for the Best Orange Fluff

• Use freshly whipped cream for richer texture

• For a slightly tangy version, fold in 1 tsp orange zest

• Can make ahead — flavor improves after sitting in fridge

• Mini marshmallows add chewiness; large ones make it clumpy

If you want, I can also give a “fancier adult version” with orange liqueur and toasted coconut topping — still fluffy, but a little more elegant for special occasions.