Best 4 Mandarin Orange Delight Recipes

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If you have been looking for a special dessert recipe that tastes as delicious as it looks, consider making mandarin orange delight. This easy-to-make treat is loaded with flavors and is sure to impress your friends and family. Mandarin orange delight is a luscious combination of creamy filling, sweet mandarin oranges, and fluffy whipped topping. This delightfully sweet dessert, with its bright orange hues, will bring a burst of freshness to your palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN ORANGE DELIGHT



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Low Protein

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

22 ounces mandarin oranges
20 large marshmallows
3 ounces orange Jell-O
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Pour reserved juice of mandarin oranges in a 2 cup measuring cup.
  • Add enough water to make 2 cups of liquid.
  • Heat to boiling.add marshmallows, stir to melt.
  • Add dry jello, and mix well.Let cool.
  • Mash oranges, mix with cream cheese, then add to cooled marshmallow mixture.
  • Fold in whipped topping and chill till ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 156.2, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 34.1, Protein 4.3

MANDARIN ORANGE DELIGHT



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I worked for a school cafeteria a few years back and this is a recipe that the manager would make for the teacher bar. It's a great side item and goes well with holiday dinners...DELICIOUS!

Provided by jlp1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sour cream
1 lb confectioners' sugar
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (11 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup coconut
1 (16 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream and confectioners sugar until well blended.
  • Add fruit, coconut, and the desired amount of marshmallows.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 82.3, Carbohydrate 124.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 102.9, Protein 4.4

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE I



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Start with yellow cake mix and Mandarin oranges to make this cake with a frosting made with pineapple, pudding mixture, and whipped topping.

Provided by Ellen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and mandarin oranges with juice. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the topping: In a large bowl, beat together whipped topping, pineapple with juice and dry pudding mix until blended. Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 287.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

ORANGE-CHERRY DELIGHT



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Prepare our Orange-Cherry Delight recipe for a sweet dessert. Try serving this special Orange-Cherry Delight recipe over the holidays for the whole family!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups boiling water
3 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
2-3/4 cups cold water
1 can (15 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened. Reserve a few orange segments for garnish. Gently stir remaining oranges into gelatin.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in separate medium bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP. Spoon into 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl; cover with gelatin mixture.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Garnish with reserved oranges before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: Opt for seedless mandarin oranges as they are easier to peel and segment.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing: The zest adds a bright citrus flavor to the dishes.
  • Use fresh mint or cilantro: These herbs add a refreshing touch to the recipes.
  • Don't overcook the chicken or shrimp: Overcooked seafood becomes tough and chewy.
  • Serve the dishes warm or at room temperature: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article offer a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. From the classic Mandarin Orange Chicken to the refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad, these dishes are sure to please everyone at your table. So grab some fresh mandarin oranges and start cooking!

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