Dreamy Creamsicle Pie
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4.8
Dreamy Creamsicle Pie
Description
Dreamy Creamsicle Pie offers a creamy, orange-flavored dessert made by blending orange gelatin with whipped topping, orange extract, and zest, all set in a graham cracker crust. The pie is chilled until firm, resulting in a smooth, mousse-like texture that highlights the citrus flavors without overwhelming sweetness. The method involves dissolving the gelatin in boiling water followed by cold water to reach the proper consistency before folding in the whipped topping and flavorings. After refrigerating, the pie can be garnished with mandarin orange slices for added freshness and decoration.
The pie's balance of airy whipped topping and gelled orange mixture creates a refreshing finish to a meal, especially well suited for warmer days or gatherings where a chilled dessert is desired. Presentation is enhanced by the optional garnish, which adds texture contrast and highlights the orange theme.
This pie can also be frozen by firming the orange layer in the fridge, topping it with whipped topping, slicing before freezing for easier serving, and adding mandarin oranges just before serving to maintain their fresh texture and appearance. Nutrition information typically excludes garnishes, such as the mandarin orange slices.
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces orange gelatin dessert 4 serving size
- 8 ounces whipped topping such as Cool Whip, divided
- 2 teaspoons orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest about 1 orange, optional but recommended
- ⅔ cup water boiling
- ½ cup ice
- 1 Graham Cracker Crust
- mandarin orange for garnish, optional, sliced
Instructions
- In bowl, combine Jell-o powder with ⅔ cup boiling water. Stir until powder is completely dissolved. Place ½ cup ice into a 1-cup measuring cup and top to 1 cup with cold water. Add to the Jell-o mixture and stir until ice is almost melted. Discard ice.
- In a large bowl, fold together Jell-o mixture, orange extract, orange zest if using and ⅔ of the tub of Cool Whip (reserve the remaining ⅓ for topping). Pour the mixture into the pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate with remaining cool whip and mandarin oranges if desired.
Notes
- Freezing the pie requires firming the orange layer first, topping with whipped topping, slicing, and freezing overnight for easy portions.
- Add mandarin orange slices just before serving if frozen to retain their texture and freshness.
- Nutrition facts generally do not include the optional mandarin orange garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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