Ingredients

  • 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (8 oz / 225 g) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
  • Extra mandarin oranges and whipped cream for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Dissolve the orange gelatin completely in boiling water.
  2. Stir in the cold water and refrigerate for about 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened but not set.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the whipped topping and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Fold in the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows and shredded coconut.
  5. Pour in the slightly thickened orange gelatin and gently fold everything together.
  6. Add chopped nuts if desired.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled and creamy.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream, mandarin oranges and a few mini marshmallows before serving.

✨ Tip: Drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges very well so the salad stays thick and fluffy.