Orange Creamsicle Pie
Orange Creamsicle Pie - is a silky, smooth and dreamy no-bake orange creamsicle cheesecake that is going to become your new summer favorite. It is very light, flavorful and extremely easy to make. This orange creamsicle pie makes a great warm-weather dessert.
Equipment
- cake pan
- standing mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
For The Orange Filling
- 1 box orange jell-o gelatin
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream or cool whip
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For The Toppings
- heavy whipping cream
- orange slices, orange zest
Instructions
- For The Crust - Add the graham crackers to a food processor and process until you have fine crumbs. Scoop the crumbs into a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate while you make the fillings.
- Beat the cream cheese and remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold it in the whipped cream.
- In large bowl add orange jello and boiling water. Whisk together until jello dissolves. Add in your cold water and again whisk until it combines and thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture.
- Pour creamsicle filling into prepared pie crust. Smooth out with a small offset spatula.
- Next, place the pie into the freezer for about 4 hours to set and chill. (Overnight is prefered)
- Serve with additional whipped cream and orange slices and zest for garnish. Serve chilled!