Creamsicle Chiffon Pie
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Creamsicle Chiffon Pie
Description
Creamsicle Chiffon Pie uses orange gelatin dissolved in water as a base, mixed with orange creamsicle-flavored yogurt and whipped topping to create a delightfully fluffy filling. Folding in mandarin orange pieces introduces texture and natural sweetness, balancing the creamy chiffon. The filling is poured into a prepared graham cracker crust for a crunchy contrast.
The dessert is refrigerated for one to two hours to allow the gelatin to set, resulting in a firm yet soft consistency that slices cleanly. Topping the pie with whipped cream dollops and mandarin orange segments adds decorative appeal and fresh citrus notes to each slice.
This pie serves well as a chilled summertime treat or anytime a light, fruity dessert is desired. Its vibrant orange flavor can complement meals with complementary citrus or vanilla elements, and the graham cracker crust adds a buttery base that anchors the airy filling reliably.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- 3.4 ounces orange gelatin mix
- 12 ounces yogurt 2 containers, orange creamsicle flavor
- 8 ounces whipped topping 1 tub, Cool Whip brand
- 1 cup mandarin orange drained
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
- Mix together water and jello in a large mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk until gelatin dissolves.
- Whisk in yogurt and whipped topping until smooth.
- Reserve 6 orange segments. Chop the remaining oranges into bite-sized pieces. Fold the chopped oranges into pie filling.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust and refrigerate until set, about 1-2 hours. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Top pie with 6 dollops of whipped cream and one of the orange segments on each dollop. Cut into 6 slices and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.