Orange Creamsicle Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
→ For The Orange Filling
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1 box (2 oz) orange Jell-O gelatin
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12 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 orange, peeled
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup orange juice
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2 tbsp orange zest
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12 oz Cool Whip
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1 can (approximately 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
→ For The Toppings
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Heavy whipping cream
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Orange slices
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Orange zest
# Instructions:
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Add the graham cracker crumbs to a food processor and process until fine. Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar, and mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
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Add the orange slices, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
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In a stand mixer, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese and the orange Jell-O mix. Beat until smooth.
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Fold in the sweetened condensed milk and 8 ounces of Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture.
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Beat the orange puree mixture into the filling until well blended.
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Pour the creamsicle filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a small offset spatula.
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Place the pie into the freezer and let it set and chill for about 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
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Serve the pie chilled with additional whipped cream, orange slices, and orange zest for garnish.
# Notes:
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Freezing overnight will yield the best texture for this pie.