Orange Creamsicle Pie Recipe
This Orange Creamsicle Pie is a refreshing no-bake dessert combining a crispy graham cracker crust with a creamy orange soda and vanilla pudding filling. Topped with whipped cream and fresh or canned orange slices, it’s a perfect sweet treat reminiscent of classic creamsicle flavors, ideal for warm weather or any occasion requiring a light and fruity dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 12 graham crackers
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (or white granulated sugar)
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cold orange soda
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip or store brand)
Topping
- Whipped topping (additional as desired)
- Orange slices (fresh or canned mandarin orange slices, drained well)
Instructions
- Make the crust: Process 12 graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add ½ cup unsalted butter and 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Alternatively, crush graham crackers in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin, then mix with butter and sugar.
- Prepare the pie dish: Spray a standard pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Press the graham cracker crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Make the filling: Whisk together 1 ½ cups cold orange soda and a 3.4-ounce box of instant vanilla pudding mix in a bowl until smooth and thickened.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Gently fold in 1 (8-ounce) tub of thawed whipped topping until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the crust has set.
- Assemble the pie: Remove both crust and filling from the refrigerator after 30 minutes. Spread the filling evenly into the crust.
- Freeze to set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set the filling.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pie from the freezer. Add additional whipped topping and orange slices on top if desired. Let thaw for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have a food processor, crush the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin to make crumbs.
- You can use either light brown sugar or white granulated sugar for the crust.
- Choose fresh or canned mandarin orange slices for garnish, ensuring canned slices are well-drained to avoid sogginess.
- Allow the pie to thaw before slicing for cleaner cuts and optimal texture.
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Pie, no bake pie, graham cracker crust, instant pudding dessert, whipped topping, orange soda dessert
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