Heavens no. Jello is primarily made of gelatin which is made by boiling the skins, bones, tendons, and ligaments of animals, so no, Jello is not vegan. But there are brands that make vegan Jello and vegan Cool Whip , so where there is a will there is a way. Just prepare the vegan Jello according to the package instructions and mix it with the whipped topping and mandarin oranges.

Can you use real whipped cream in this Orange Jello Salad?

Sure. The speediness of this salad is one of its redeeming qualities, but if you want to make your own whipped cream, have at it. Just whip 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Is Jello a solid or a liquid?

Jell-o cannot be defined as either, because it is a colloid. “The gelatin component is a solid material derived from collagen. The solid materials are suspended in sugar water to make Jello. Jello is both solid and liquid,” says Mr. Cloe, Meridian High School science teacher. So there you have it, straight from the mouth of Mr. C.

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad {4 Ingredients!}

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

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This is an easy breezy citrusy dessert with only four ingredients.

Author: Emily Krill
Prep Time: 100
Cook Time: 5
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Chilled
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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1 small (3oz) package orange Jello*
1 small (3oz) package peach Jello*
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 1/2 cups ice water
1 (15oz) can of mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8oz) tub of Cool Whip, thawed
Optional Add-Ins
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

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Instructions

1. Add Jello to a large boil and dissolve in boiling water.

2. Make ice water by filling a 4 cup Pyrex glass measure to 2 1/2 cups with ice. Add water until it reaches the 2 1/2 cup line. Mix ice water into Jello and stir to quick set. Remove any unmelted ice cubes.

3. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until just set.

4. Whisk in Cool Whip. Made it as lumpy or as smooth as you like.

5. Drain the liquid from the mandarin oranges and fold them into the Jello. Reserve a few slices as a garnish. Mix in marshmallows, coconut or pineapple if using.

6. Keep in the large bowl or pour into 8 small custard cups. Chill for 1-2 hours until set.

7. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and the reserved mandarin orange slices.

Notes

You can substitute Sugar-Free Jello if you like.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
Calories: 116
Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 25
Protein: 1

Keywords: Orange Jello Salad, Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, Jello Salad, Jello

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