Orange Fruit Salad with Marshmallows and Sour Cream Recipe
A refreshing and creamy fruit salad combining drained canned fruits with mini marshmallows, sour cream, and orange gelatin. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dessert, this no-cook recipe is chilled to meld flavors and create a delightful sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours draining and chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 30-oz can fruit cocktail in juice
- 1 20-oz can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 8-oz can mandarin orange slices
Other Ingredients
- 1 10-oz bag mini marshmallows
- 1 24-oz container sour cream
- 1 box orange flavored gelatin (approximately 3 oz)
Instructions
- Drain the Fruits: Pour all the canned fruit into a colander over the sink and let the juices drain for about four hours to ensure the fruit is as dry as possible. For quicker drying, you can place a bowl or towel underneath the colander in the refrigerator or gently pat the fruit dry using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Sour Cream and Gelatin: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and the orange flavored gelatin. Stir well until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Add the drained fruit and mini marshmallows to the sour cream and gelatin mixture. Stir gently to coat all the pieces evenly with the creamy gelatin blend.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour to chill. For best results, chill for four hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend and the texture to set.
- Serve: Stir the salad gently right before serving to redistribute any settled ingredients. Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- Draining the fruit thoroughly is key to avoid a watery salad.
- You can substitute vanilla yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dish.
- For variety, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired.
- This salad is best served chilled and within 2 days for freshness.
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid clumps in the salad.
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