Description
Homemade no bake orange creamsicle pie delivers nostalgic summer dessert memories with creamy tangy goodness. Cool citrus layers meld perfectly for an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6 oz / 170 g) tub cool whip, thawed
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 zest of orange
- ⅓ cup pulp-free orange juice
- 1 (6 oz / 170 g) ready-to-use graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Cheese Base Preparation: Blend softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk using an electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Layer Foundation: Integrate cool whip into the cream cheese mixture, creating a smooth, creamy base, and spread evenly across the graham cracker crust.
- Orange Cream Composition: Combine remaining sweetened condensed milk, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla instant pudding mix in a cleansed mixing bowl, whipping vigorously for two minutes to develop a harmonious flavor profile.
- Texture Enhancement: Fold remaining cool whip into the orange mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture while preserving the creamy consistency.
- Layering Technique: Carefully spread the orange cream layer over the initial cream cheese foundation, ensuring a smooth, level surface.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of eight hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and fully develop.
- Finishing Touches: Before serving, optionally garnish with a delicate whipped cream swirl and a sprinkle of orange zest for an elegant presentation, then slice into eight equal portions.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to ensure proper texture and flavor melding.
- Zest Matters: Use fresh orange zest for the most vibrant, authentic citrus flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Smooth Technique: Use a clean spatula and gentle strokes when layering to create clean, professional-looking pie edges.
- Serving Pro Tip: Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing to achieve perfect, clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg