Description
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a refreshing and creamy dessert salad featuring juicy oranges combined with a fluffy whipped cream and vanilla yogurt mixture, sweetened with powdered sugar and enhanced with orange extract. Mini marshmallows add a playful texture, making it a perfect light and citrusy treat to enjoy chilled.
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 and slice the oranges into thin rounds or segments, then place them gently into a large mixing bowl ensuring you handle the fruit carefully to maintain the slices intact.
- Whip the cream: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and whip them together using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, which means the cream holds its shape but is still smooth.
- Mix with yogurt: Gently fold the vanilla yogurt and orange extract into the whipped cream mixture. Be careful to fold delicately to retain the airiness of the whipped cream and avoid deflating it.
- Combine with oranges: Carefully fold the whipped cream and yogurt mixture into the sliced oranges, mixing just enough to coat the fruit evenly without breaking up the slices.
- Add marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows, which will add a light and chewy texture contrast to the creamy and citrusy salad.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow all flavors to meld together and for the salad to firm up slightly for better texture.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a delightful and refreshing dessert option that captures the essence of a classic dreamsicle in salad form.
Notes
- Use fresh, juicy oranges for the best flavor and texture.
- Chilling the salad is essential to let flavors blend and to thicken the creamy dressing.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat yogurt or whipping cream.
- Mini marshmallows can be substituted with chopped nuts for added crunch if preferred.
- This salad is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
