Orange Fluff
A retro dessert salad of orange jelly crystals, cottage cheese, mandarin segments and whipped cream, mixed without cooking and chilled for an hour.
How to Make Orange Fluff
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Stir the jelly crystals into the cottage cheese. Leave for 5 minutes, then stir again until the crystals have dissolved.
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Fold in the drained mandarin segments.
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Fold in the whipped cream gently.
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Spoon into a serving bowl and chill for 1 hour before serving.
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Small Things That Help
- Drain the mandarins well so the fluff stays thick.
- Whip the cream only to soft peaks.
- Keep it chilled and serve within 2 hours of taking it out.
What to Serve with Orange Fluff
- Shortbread
- Fresh berries
- Roast ham
- Chilled tea
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps for 2 days in the fridge, covered. Do not freeze.
Questions About Orange Fluff
How long does Orange Fluff take to make?
10 minutes of preparation and of cooking, plus 1 hour of Chilling, so allow 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 8.
Orange Fluff Nutrition Facts
Per serving, an approximate calculation from the ingredient list. Treat it as a rough guide: part of the energy comes from foods, or weights per item, with no recorded source. How the figures are worked out.
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