Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad Recipe (2024)

Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad makes an appearance at most family parties. It could easily double as a dessert, but we consider it a Jello side dish. Either way, it's a family favorite and don't plan on any leftovers.

We love making this delicious orange pretzel salad during the hot summer months, but it also shows up at family parties in the winter as well. It’s so easy to make and feeds a crowd.

When summer is in full swing . . . we have the hot temperatures going on, swimming lessons, fireworks, and many family BBQ’s. We love every minute of it! I would much rather have a hot summer than a freezing cold winter!

We had a fun get-together for the 4th of July and I was planning on making my mom’s Raspberry Pretzel Salad, but I completely forgot to buy raspberries at the store. I started looking for something that I could use in place of it and I saw some cans of mandarin oranges in my pantry . . . the rest is history! It turned out awesome!

It’s so easy to swap out the jello and fruit for another flavor. So we have this salad in raspberry and orange flavor.

can you make this salad ahead of time?

We have often made this Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad a day early. Or even the night before.

Just be sure to cover it well and keep it in the fridge. We have eaten the leftovers for an extra day and it’s still delicious.

After a few days the pretzel crust can start to get a little soggy. But it actually holds up well for about 2 days. And if you have any leftovers you are very fortunate. This salad gets devoured fast.

how to make Mandarin orange pretzel salad

This salad uses everyday ingredients you may have on hand in your fridge and pantry. The ingredients for this salad are fairly inexpensive.

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the pretzel pieces, melted butter, and sugar. Stir together until well blended.
• Press into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Bake for 7 minutes and cool completely.
• For the 2nd layer, combine the sugar and cream cheese and beat until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until well blended.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over the pretzel layer. Be sure to seal the cream cheese layer snug against the pan on all 4 sides so the jello layer doesn’t leak through.

• Then mix orange Jell-o and boiling water together. Stir until completely dissolved.
• Add drained mandarin oranges and let cool until slightly set. Place it in the fridge for about 10 minutes to speed up this step.
• Gently spoon the Jell-o mixture over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until firm.
• Slice and serve.

helpful items used in this recipe:

1. 9 x 13 Glass Baking Dish– We love this baking dish and it comes with an airtight cover.
2. 4 Cup Glass Measuring Cup– We use this to boil our water and so many other uses.
3. Hand Mixer– A favorite hand mixer for so many recipes.

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here are more Jell-o recipes:

1. Raspberry Cream Cheese Jell-o Salad
2. Caramel Apple Jell-o Salad
3. Frozen Creamy Lime Jell-o
4. Strawberry Jell-o Fluff Salad
5. Homemade Jell-o Fruit Snacks