Jello Creamsicle Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crust
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3 cups shortbread cookies
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¼ cup butter, melted
→ For the Filling
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1 orange, peeled and sliced
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2 tablespoons orange zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup orange juice
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1 box of orange Jello (3-ounce)
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
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8 ounces cool whip
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1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
→ For the Topping
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces cool whip
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Orange slices for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Spray a deep pie dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Pulse the shortbread cookies in a food processor until they reach a sand-like consistency. In a mixing bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
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Rinse out the food processor and add the peeled orange slices, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Puree until smooth and set aside.
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In a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine 8 ounces of cream cheese and the orange Jello mix. Beat until smooth and well incorporated.
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Fold in the sweetened condensed milk along with 8 ounces of Cool Whip until fully combined.
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Beat the orange juice mixture into the filling until well blended.
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Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the filling into it, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours for a soft-serve texture, or freeze for about 1 hour for a more frozen dessert consistency.
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In a mixing bowl, whip the remaining 4 ounces of cream cheese and 4 ounces of Cool Whip together until smooth.
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Spread or pipe the cream cheese whipped topping over the chilled pie and garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve cold or frozen, depending on your preference.
# Notes:
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For a soft-serve ice cream consistency, store in the refrigerator. For a more frozen dessert experience, store in the freezer.
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This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months, wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap.
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Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving if frozen solid, to make it easier to slice.
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You can substitute the orange with mandarin oranges for a slightly different flavor profile.