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We live in southern California, so the ice cream man drives around the neighborhood pretty much all year. But for some reason, I never let my kids buy anything until summer vacation rolls around. Running outside with a dollar bill clutched in their hands and yelling for the ice cream man to stop is a rite of passage for kids. And (in my opinion) the tastiest thing that the ice cream man sells is the Orange Creamsicle. But, I feel a little silly chasing down the ice cream man, so I made this Orange Creamsicle Pie instead. It’s much more dignified. 😉
Hi, Pinky Pals! It’s Nicole from 365(ish) Days of Pinterest again. You all went crazy over my Ice Cream Cake last month, so I though I’d share another easy frozen dessert that’s perfect for summer!
This is one of those “church cookbook” recipes that’s been around for ages. It’s so easy to make and you can serve it refrigerated or frozen. It’s perfect for summer parties or potlucks. We spent Father’s Day weekend with my husband’s family and since I knew it would be busy, I made a couple pies a few days in advance and froze them. The Orange Creamsicle Pie is a perfect summer treat!
Orange Creamsicle Pie
It's so easy to make and you can serve it refrigerated or frozen. It's perfect for summer parties or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
- 1 box orange Jell-o (3.4 oz)
- 2/3 cups boiling water
- 1 cup ice and water
- 2 tsp orange extract OR 2 drops orange oil-optional (but it kicks up the orange flavor nicely)
- 8 oz tub Cool Whip (divided)
- 1 can mandarin oranges
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix the gelatin powder and boiling water, until the powder is dissolved.
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Fill up a 1 cup measuring cup with about 1/2 cup of ice and then fill the cup up to the 1 cup mark with water. Add to the hot water/jello mix and stir until the ice has melted.
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Mix in the orange extract or oil
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Fold in 2/3 of the Cool Whip into the Jello mixture and mix gently until smooth.
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Pour into the pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze if you want to serve a frozen pie.
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When ready to serve, cover with the remaining Cool Whip and garnish with mandarin oranges.
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Serve either refrigerated or frozen.
I altered this recipe just a tiny bit to create a delicious Strawberry Creamsicle Pie! Be sure to stop by and check it out. Try them both and let me know which one is your favorite!
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