Orange Fluff also called Orange Delight, Weight Watchers Dessert, or “The Orange Stuff.” Made with Cool Whip, Mandarin Oranges, Jell-O and marshmallows!
WEIGHT WATCHERS ORANGE FLUFF
CAN I USE SUGAR-FREE OPTIONS?
VIDEO INCLUDED BELOW:
DO I HAVE TO USE COTTAGE CHEESE IN ORANGE FLUFF?
small-curd cottage cheese
orange Jell-O
can of mandarin oranges
whipped topping (COOL WHIP)
mini marshmallows
chopped pecans
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE ORANGE FLUFF:
Combine container of cottage cheese with the orange jell-o packet. Stir until well mixed. Add in the well-drained can of mandarin oranges and the tub of Cool Whip. Stir. Now stir in the marshmallows and pecans. Store in the refrigerator and allow to get nice and cool. If you were to eat it right away, it would taste grainy from the Jell-O. But give it at least a couple of hours and the flavors will really come together and blend nicely. This is definitely a dessert you can make the day before you need it.
Originally published March 2011
Updated and republished May 2019
Weight Watchers Orange Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) container small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 (3 oz) box orange Jell-O
- 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (COOL WHIP) thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Combine container of cottage cheese with the orange jell-o packet.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Add in the well-drained can of mandarin oranges and the tub of Cool Whip.
- Stir.
- Now stir in the marshmallows and pecans.
- Store in the refrigerator and allow to get nice and cool.
- If you were to eat it right away, it would taste grainy from the Jell-O.
- But give it at least a couple of hours and the flavors will really come together and blend nicely.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
IF YOU LOVE THIS FLUFF RECIPE, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THESE OTHER FLUFF RECIPES.
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PINEAPPLE FLUFF
CHERRY PIE FLUFF
In our house we call it Sunshine Salad. So good and satisfies my sweet tooth without binging!
This is the best desert my mom ever made and trust me she has made many many many different types of deserts before but this one has always been my favorite!
I make my orange fluff with orange jello mix, drained Mandarin oranges, cool whip. Marshmallows I'll have to try with.
I love this stuff. I grew up with it called 'fluff', and would usually eat so much of it that I got sick…lol. Only differences are that I add pineapple and use strawberry jello instead of orange.
Our family has made this for years, as salad that could be a desert. The only difference is we have never put in marshmallow or walnuts. We mix the cool whip the cottage cheese together then add the jello then the mandarin oranges. We sometimes add pineapple into the dish but most folks seem to eat more of it when I leave it out.
I just came across your recipe through Pinterest. I would like to know if it would affect the recipe if I used low-fat cottage cheese and a sugar free jell-o? Please advise. Thank you
P.S.
I am still making this either way, it looks so refreshing. Thank you
I have made it with sugar free Jell-O and fat free cottage cheese.
Also I have made it with lime jello and pineapple.
Thanks Mary!
I hope I am not repeating this but I used sugar free Jello and sugar free whipped cream and fat free cottage cheese and I think I saved some calories and the flavors were still GREAT!
Thank you,
Margot
Could someone please tell me if this requires a large or small box of orange jello? Thank you!
Stephanie, it’s the smaller sized box 🙂
Thank you, Brandie! 🙂
It was very easy and delicious. Thank you.
What amount of this salad is considered one serving?
Hi Argentina, about a cup. 🙂
Tastes awesome and easy to make.
Can a diabetic have marshmallows in this salad?
Hi Jennifer! I don’t follow a diabetic diet. It might all depend if you are Type 1 or Type 2 and whether you are on medication, etc. I would always consult your doctor about diet information or refer to a trusted source for that information. I just don’t want to steer you wrong!
I am diabetic and I make it with 2 cans of mandarin oranges, sugar free jello and no marshmallows
If you don’t like cottage cheese try it with fat free cream cheese. Just make sure its soft. That’s how I make it.
I just started WW and they’re doing this new points system. It looks like the recipe now is 10 points? Unless you mean to use low fat or non fat cottage cheese/cool whip? Please let me know. This looks so yummy!
I just made this and calculated the points. It’s 8 points but I did not put marshmallows or nuts in it. It’s pretty good though.
I made this but I made it with raspberries and raspberry Jell-o since that was what I had on hand. It was soooooo good. Oh and thanks for the tip about using cream cheese. as I am not a fan of cottage cheese and already had some cream cheese in the fridge.
Very tasty will serve Easter for Desert !!! 3 points on Weight Watchers !!!
Yes! Perfect Easter dessert!!
My daughter is basically on a low or no carb and sugar free eating plan. We have found it is very easy to replace regular Cool Whip with the Sugar Free Cool Whip and Sugar Free instant pudding or SF Jello, eliminate the marshmallows, rinse and drain the fruit ……….and….you still have a very tasty dessert (salad) . Granted it may not work for everyone, but everything has gotten “thumbs up” at our Holiday meals so far!!
I would love to try this recipe but I have a hang up. I can’t handle cottage cheese. The texture gets me every time. I just can’t stand it! Is there anything that could replace it??
Hi Amanda, I haven’t personally substituted other options but a plain yogurt should work.
I BLEND THE COTTAGE CHEESE UNTIL IT IS SMOOTH. MY FAMILY WON’T EAT COTTAGE CHEESE. I DO THIS IN LASAGNA TOO. THEY DON’T KNOW AND I’M NOT TELLING .LOL
I was a little hesitant I wasn’t sure if I was gonna like it. I made it today. OMG it was so yummy kinda like a dreamsicle. And it was so fast to make as well. Yum Yum Yum
Yay Michele! I am so happy you braved through and gave it a try – ha! So glad you came back and left a comment!!
This has been a tried and true recipe for me.it is delicious and more of a desert.I have modified it a bit. Just to suit my families taste Recipe is delicious just as in the initial recipe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Sandra! I love hearing that!
Are the points the same if fat free cream cheese is used?
Would cutter up fresh oranges be ok for the cream fluff instead of canned mandarines? Would it makes too juicy?