Orange Creamsicle Pie
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Orange Creamsicle Pie
Description
This pie starts with a premade graham cracker crust filled with alternating layers of cream cheese mixture and orange Jell-O combined with whipped cream and orange zest. The cream cheese is beaten smooth with powdered sugar, and the Jell-O is dissolved in boiling water, then cooled before combining with whipped cream to maintain lightness.
The whipped cream is divided between the orange Jell-O mixture and the cream cheese base, folding delicately to preserve airiness. The layering of cream cheese mixture alternating with orange Jell-O mixture creates a visually appealing, creamy pie with citrus brightness.
Chilling overnight allows the gelatin to set, giving the pie a stable, smooth consistency that slices cleanly. Finished with a topping of additionally whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla, this pie offers a refreshing and sweet citrus dessert reminiscent of the classic creamsicle flavor combination.
This dessert is made without baking, relying on chilling for setting, making it ideal for warm weather or when oven use is limited. The orange zest adds fresh citrus notes enhancing the orange Jell-O’s flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 inch Graham Cracker Crust pre-made
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese softened, boxes
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream + 1 cup for the topping
- 3 oz orange jello box
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 orange zested
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1/2 tsp for the topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the 3/4 cups powder sugar.
- In a medium bowl, combine the orange Jell-o with the boiling water and whisk until completely dissolved. Set aside.
- Zest the orange and set aside.
- Using a standing mixer, whip on medium speed the heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup powder sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks forms. Add 1/2 of the whipped cream into the cooled Jell-o with the orange zest and whisk until combined.
- Fold the remaining whipped cream in with the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture onto the crust.
- Top with about 2 cups of the orange Jello mixture onto the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly.
- Slowly and carefully spread on the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Next, add the remaining orange mixture on top for the final layer.
- Place into the fridge to set over night.
- Using a standing mixture, whip together the 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup powder sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks forms.
- Scoop into the piping bag and pipe small dollops around the edge of the pie.
- Cut out a slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 925IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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