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In 2001, J-E-L-L-O (do me a favor and sing the tune as you read the word Jell-O) became the official snack of the State of Utah. Did you know we consume twice the amount of Jello as any other state? I probably buy more than my fair share of Jell-O because it is so versatile and inexpensive.
That puts a lot of people on a Jell-O Recipe quest. It seems you can never have too many recipes for this tasty product. My family loves this Creamy Orange Jell-O. It's so refreshing and light but it's also sweet enough that it could be used as a dessert. If you love Creamsicles, you will love this creamy orange and lemon Jell-O iced with cool whip and vanilla pudding.
Creamy Orange Jell-O
Jell-O Layer:
Prepare 1 large box Cook and Serve Lemon pudding according to package directions
Prepare 1 large box Orange Jell-O according topackage directions
Wisk together Jell-O and pudding and pour into a 9×13 pan or two 8″ round pans. Let set up in refrigerator until set or overnight.
Icing Layer:
1 small vanilla pudding package
1 cup milk
1 – 8 oz carton Cool Whip
1 small can mandarin oranges
Wisk pudding and milk together. Fold in Cool Whip. Top the Jello layer from above with Cool Whip mixture. Drain and pat dry the mandarin orange segments and place one on each piece of Jell-O.
Give this yummy Creamy Orange Jell-O a try. It's easy but impressive and I promise if you take this to a family gathering or potluck, you WILLbe asked for the recipe!
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December 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm
Alison saysWhat type of pudding mix? Instant or cooking type?
Please clarify and update your recipe with the specific type of pudding mix.
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November 25, 2020 at 4:08 pmMelanie saysDo u have to have cook and serve pudding on top for it to set right?
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November 25, 2020 at 4:09 pmMelanie saysOr can I use instant pudding on top and it will work?
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November 25, 2020 at 5:20 pmMelanie saysSorry I meant for the bottom to put the I stand serve and it be ok. Also in your video you put an egg in yours…. the package doesn’t call for that. The orange jello on bottom calls for 2 cups hot and cold do u do that?
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April 26, 2020 at 2:20 amsharon gibson saysits a cold one dont have to be cooked just chilled
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November 26, 2019 at 7:13 pmKaren saysHelp!
I can’t find lemon cook and serve pudding anywhere! Only instant lemon pudding.
I picked up vanilla cook and serve and some of the instant lemon pudding mixes.
Do you think it would taste okay if I reversed it? Put the vanilla in with the orange jello, then use the instant lemon in the mix for the icing?
Any other ideas??
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December 2, 2019 at 10:14 amChristina saysI think reversing the puddings is a great idea and would be equally as yummy! Come back and let us know how it turned out!
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April 9, 2019 at 6:32 pmchristine Mcdonald saysthe pudding for the topping does not say instant or cooked so I am assuming its cooked since it was for the lemon pudding…please clarify
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April 15, 2019 at 9:19 amCoupons4Utah saysHi Christine, the pudding for the topping is instant. Hope that helps!
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December 10, 2018 at 9:11 pmCora Withers saysI watched Utah State Plate show on Monday, December 10,2018
The creamy orange jello was made differently. Nothing was mentioned about the pudding mix.
Please explain the difference.
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December 10, 2018 at 10:08 pmCoupons4Utah saysHi Cora, I’m sorry I am not familiar with the Utah State Plate Show. However, this recipe is just one that my family has enjoyed for many years. I know that there are many different Jell-O recipes and this just happens to be one of my favorites.
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November 18, 2018 at 6:12 pmKelly Smith saysI’m definitely making this for Thanksgiving since the color would be an extra delight to the table. Do you think adding crushed pineapple and half of the mandarin oranges to the orange/lemon combination would still allow it to congeal? I’ve never mixed pudding with the jello and not sure if it would work…any thoughts?? Thank you for sharing. :o)
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November 19, 2018 at 6:17 amCoupons4Utah saysHi Kelly! This Creamy Orange Jell-O would be the perfect addition to Thanksgiving! I would be worried about adding watery fruits like pineapple and mandarin oranges to the Jell-O portion and still having it set up. If you decide to add the fruit I would make sure it is VERY well drained (maybe even lay out the fruit on paper towels after you drain it so that it is nice and dry) or you could do a test run using the fruit before Thanksgiving. Good luck, I am sure it will be a hit with your friends and family!
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April 17, 2018 at 11:27 pmDarlene saysI took this to a dinner at church recently. It was so good. I was happy to have a little leftover to take home. I will make this again.
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April 18, 2018 at 9:05 amCoupons4Utah saysDarlene, I am so glad you made it and enjoyed it too! It is one of our favorite pot luck dishes.
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January 16, 2017 at 11:47 amCindy saysYum yum this salad looks good.
Dies this salad work good with other fruits like cherry or raspberry flavored jello?Reply
January 19, 2017 at 9:35 pmChristina saysYes, I think it would be delicious with any flavor as long as it pairs well with lemon. I have tried lime Jell-O before and it was wonderful. If you try it, let us know how it turns out!
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August 3, 2016 at 4:15 pmRoy Sberna saysOrange Fluff I Recipe – Orange flavored gelatin is stirred into whipped topping and then folded into a bowl of cottage cheese, crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges.
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July 30, 2015 at 7:52 pmCareyout saysYour Facebook post says eggs and cream. I see one egg in the video. I’m wondering if they substitute cream for milk in the first pudding as well?
Thanks for the recipe!
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August 2, 2015 at 11:16 amCoupons4Utah saysBy Cream I meant Whipped Cream by way of the Cool Whip. But, you could substitute half and half and for the milk and that might make it extra creamy. I’ll have to try it. Only one egg or according to your package directions. I wrote eggs because egg sounded weird to me. Enjoy, come back and let me know how you liked it.
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