Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that brings the sweet taste of summer with orange flavors and a creamy texture, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin (Jell-O)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- Extra whipped topping (for garnish)
- Orange zest (for garnish)
- Mandarin orange slices (for garnish)
- White chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly coated. Press into a 9-inch pie pan and chill for 15 minutes.
- Dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water and stir. Add cold orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract; let cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then gradually mix in gelatin.
- Fold in whipped topping gently. Pour filling into crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Top with additional whipped topping, orange zest, and mandarin orange slices before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for ease of blending. Let gelatin cool before adding to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no-bake pie, orange dessert, summer treat, creamsicle