Description
This Orange Creamsicle Pie is a delightful dessert with its creamy texture and refreshing flavor from mandarin oranges. It’s easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients such as orange jello and whipped cream, making it perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, 1 can drained, juice reserved
- 3.4 ounces orange jello mix
- 12 ounces orange creamsicle yogurt, 2 containers
- 8 ounces whipped cream plus more for topping, optional
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, combine the orange gelatin and 1/4 cup of reserved mandarin orange juice. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Chill the gelatin mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the orange yogurt and Cool Whip until smooth. Carefully fold in 1/2 cup of chopped mandarin oranges.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust. Top with dollops of whipped cream and additional mandarin oranges.
- Refrigerate until set for about 4 hours, or for a frozen option, freeze for 2 hours.
Notes
For a richer flavor, allow the pie to rest overnight before serving.
Feel free to add a layer of chocolate on the bottom of the crust for an additional taste.
This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg