Ingredients:

  • 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
  • 1 container (16 oz) small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained thoroughly

Instructions:

  1. Place the mandarin oranges into a fine-mesh strainer over the sink. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes until they look matte and dry.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry orange gelatin powder and the cottage cheese. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is a uniform orange color.
  3. Add the thawed whipped topping to the bowl. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the mixture using a 'cut and fold' motion until no white streaks remain.
  4. Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and the drained mandarin oranges, taking care not to break the orange segments.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the gelatin to hydrate and the marshmallows to soften.