NO BAKE ORANGE CREAMSICLE PIE
I have been so excited to share this orange creamsicle pie recipe with you!! I love the bright and light flavor of orange in desserts. Try this orange pineapple cake for another recipe with that bright citrus flavor.
My love for no bake desserts and especially pies runs deep. They're so simple to make, easy for anyone, and it's almost impossible to mess it up which means you get perfect results every single time.
Plus you'll only need a few ingredients and one bowl!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR ORANGE CREAMSICLE PIE
- graham cracker crust
- cream cheese
- sweetened condensed milk
- orange juice
- fresh orange zest
- cool whip
- vanilla pudding
MY TIPS FOR MAKING ORANGE CREAMSICLE PIE
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Read the directions carefully
- There are two ingredients that are divided and used in two different mixes. Read the recipe carefully so you are adding the right amount in with the correct mixture.
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Use a good quality pulp-free orange juice
- For best results make sure you are using a quality orange juice. I prefer Tropicana when I make this. Also, make sure it's pulp-free unless of course you like the pulp in it. I don't think it would be very appetizing in this pie, but if you want it then go for it.
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Use real cream cheese and regular instant pudding
- For best texture, thickness, and taste I suggest using the real, full-fat cream cheese and the regular instant pudding mix. You could always experiment and I am sure it would work but the thick texture may be different.
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Substitute with fresh squeezed orange juice
- If you prefer fresh orange juice then squeeze oranges to get the juice needed.
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Make the pie the night before
- I love making no bake pies the day before because the longer they sit in the fridge the thicker it becomes and the flavor intensifies (in a good way!). You need at least 8 hours of refrigeration but overnight is preferred.
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Ingredients
- 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use graham cracker crust
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) cool whip thawed
- zest of 1 orange
- ⅓ cup pulp-free orange juice
- 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese and ¼ cup of the sweetened condensed milk (reserve the rest for later) into a mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer until well blended. Add ½ cup of the cool whip (reserve the rest for later) and beat together until combined. Spread onto the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
- In the same bowl, combine the remaining sweetened condensed milk, fresh orange zest, orange juice, and the dry instant pudding mix. Beat together with a mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining cool whip. Spread onto the 1st layer in the pie crust and spread out evenly.
- Cover with the enclosed lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I prefer to refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with freshly whipped cream and orange zest, if wanted.
Notes
Use a really good quality pulp-free orange juice. I love Tropicana! You really want that orange flavor to shine through.
When you zest the orange only zest the very outer layer. Don't zest too deep into the orange or else it becomes bitter.
It's best to use the real cream cheese. Not the reduced-fat stuff.
Make sure the cream cheese is soft to avoid lumps. Place the unwrapped cream cheese on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds.
To make whipped cream for garnish beat together 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for several minutes until stiff peaks form. This pie does not need a garnish but you can do one so it presents pretty.
Feel free to use freshly whipped cream in place of the Cool Whip. You will need to beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. This can replace the 8 oz tub of Cool Whip in the recipe (if wanted).
I will note that the orange creamsicle flavor is not intense in this pie. It's light and refreshing. I you want more of that orange flavor then try adding some orange extract. I would start at ½ teaspoon and add more from there if you think it needs it.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg
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Cool Whip! Blahhhhhhh, turns to water and curd! Real whipped cream , yes
Yes for sure, use real whipped cream. 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 3 tablespoons of sweetener (like sugar or powdered sugar) beat until stiff peaks form. That will work just fine in place of the Cool Whip.
Boxed pudding has corn starch and I'm allergic. Is there anything I can substitute?
Not that I know of. So sorry I can't help more.
Loved it! The only thing I would change is getting a bigger ready made crust. The 6 oz. was too small for my taste.
This recipe sounds wonderful! I have not made this yet, but I definitely intend to, and soon!! As an experienced baker ( and maker of non baked items too 🙂 let me please say--while I'm not a fan of cool whip OR instant pudding-- something MAGIC happens when they are combined with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk!! So anyone turned off by those ingredients, please set those feelings aside and try the recipe!
I completely agree with you! Thank you for your comment.
Not enough orange flavor to actually make it reminiscent of a Creamsicle but good enough that I'm willing to try experiment with it.
Let me know how it turns out for you!