This no-bake orange creamsicle pie tastes just like the childhood favorite frozen treat, creamy, rich, and with a bright, punchy orange pop from fresh orange zest and juice, along with orange Jell-O.
Ingredients:
1/2 (3-ounce) package orange flavored gelatin (such as jell-o®)
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus more for garnish
1 (9 inch) ready-to-use graham cracker pie crust (see note)
1/2 cup drained, canned mandarin oranges in water, patted dry
Directions:
Gather all ingredients.
Whisk orange gelatin and boiling water together in a medium bowl until completely dissolved and slightly cooled, about 2 minutes. Whisk in orange zest and juice until combined. Set aside.
Whisk cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in gelatin mixture until smooth.
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping until smooth and no lumps remain; refrigerate creamsicle filling uncovered, until partially set and slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
Pour filling into graham cracker crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Before serving, spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups whipped topping over the orange layer and spread into an even layer.
Arrange mandarins decoratively over the top, sprinkle with zest, and serve.
