Description
A refreshing and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Salad featuring tender orange slices coated in a dreamy whipped cream and vanilla yogurt mixture, finished with mini marshmallows for a delightful texture and subtly sweet flavor. Perfect as a light dessert or a festive side dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 oranges, peeled and sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Peel the oranges carefully and slice them evenly. Place the sliced oranges into a large mixing bowl to create the base of the salad.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream along with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy texture to coat the fruit.
- Mix in Yogurt and Extract: Gently fold the vanilla yogurt and orange extract into the whipped cream mixture until the blend is smooth and uniform, enhancing the creamy and citrus flavor.
- Combine with Oranges: Carefully fold the whipped cream mixture into the bowl of orange slices, ensuring that the fruit is evenly coated without breaking the slices.
- Add Marshmallows: Sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the salad and gently stir to evenly distribute the soft, sweet bits throughout the mixture.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the salad to set to a perfect consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe oranges for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Gently folding the whipped cream mixture into the oranges helps maintain the texture and prevents the fruit from becoming too mushy.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whipped topping or use low-fat yogurt.
- Chilling the salad is important to enhance the flavor combination and texture.
- Mini marshmallows add a delightful chewiness, but can be omitted for a more traditional fruit salad.
- This salad is best served cold, straight from the refrigerator.
