Description
This refreshing Orange Creamsicle Pie combines the tangy sweetness of mandarin oranges with creamy orange-flavored yogurt and a light whipped topping in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled, this no-bake pie delivers a nostalgic, creamy citrus dessert that requires minimal prep and no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 Graham Cracker Crust
Filling
- 15 ounces Mandarin oranges (1 can, drained, juice reserved)
- 3.4 ounces Orange Jello mix
- 12 ounces Orange creamsicle yogurt (2 containers)
- 8 ounces Whipped Cream (plus more for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: In a large glass bowl, combine the orange gelatin mix with 1/4 cup of the reserved mandarin orange juice. Microwave this mixture on high for 1 minute, then place it in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Make Filling: After the gelatin is chilled and slightly thickened, whisk in the orange creamsicle yogurt and whipped cream until smooth. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chopped mandarin oranges to add texture and fresh citrus flavor.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the prepared filling into the graham cracker crust evenly. Top the pie with dollops of whipped cream and decorate with whole mandarin orange segments for visual appeal and extra citrus bursts.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pie for about 4 hours until it is fully set and firm. For a colder, more refreshing treat, freeze the pie for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use chilled yogurt and whipped cream for best texture and flavor integration.
- Reserve mandarin orange juice for activating the gelatin; do not discard.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whipped cream and yogurt with coconut-based alternatives.
- Freeze for a creamier, more frozen dessert texture.
- Gently fold oranges into filling to keep from breaking the fruit too much.
