🍊 Introducing a delightful creation straight from the heart of lovewithrecipes.com – Mom’s Orange Souffle Salad! Bursting with the tropical goodness of pineapple and mandarin oranges, this recipe is a quick-fix wonder that will whisk you away to a fruity paradise in less than 30 minutes! 🏝️
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 pack orange-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup hot orange juice
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup pineapple syrup (reserved from draining)
- 2 cups orange sherbet
Instructions:
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Drain the Pineapple: Begin by draining the pineapple tidbits, but don’t discard the syrup just yet! We’ll be using it later to add a burst of fruity flavor to our souffle.
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Dissolve the Gelatin: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the orange-flavored gelatin in the hot orange juice. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved, creating a vibrant, citrus-infused base for our souffle.
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Add Pineapple Syrup: Now, pour in 1/2 cup of the reserved pineapple syrup into the gelatin mixture. This addition will enhance the tropical sweetness of our salad, elevating it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
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Chill Until Thickened: Pop the bowl into the refrigerator and let it chill until the mixture is slightly thickened. This step helps ensure that our souffle maintains its light and fluffy texture once assembled.
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Incorporate Sour Cream and Sherbet: Once the gelatin mixture has reached the desired consistency, it’s time to add in the sour cream and orange sherbet. Beat the ingredients together until they are thick and fluffy, forming the luscious base of our souffle.
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Add Pineapple and Oranges: Gently fold in the drained pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges into the creamy mixture. This adds delightful bursts of juicy fruitiness to every spoonful, creating a symphony of flavors in each bite.
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Pour and Chill: Lightly oil a 2 1/2 quart mold, then pour the souffle mixture into it, ensuring an even distribution. Pop the mold back into the refrigerator and chill until the souffle is firm and set, ready to be enjoyed by all!
🍽️ Serve up Mom’s Orange Souffle Salad as a refreshing treat on a hot summer day or as a delightful side dish to complement any meal. With its tropical flair and irresistible flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite that’s passed down for generations to come!
