Description
Creamy orange creamsicle pie brings nostalgic summer flavors dancing across your palate with tangy citrus and smooth vanilla notes. Chilled dessert perfection awaits you, promising a delightful escape into refreshing, cool indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) graham cracker crumbs
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 package (85 grams or 3 ounces) orange-flavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 can (395 grams or 14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Orange zest
- Mandarin orange slices (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a graham cracker base by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Compress the mixture uniformly into a 9-inch pie dish, creating a compact foundation.
- Chill the crust for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to solidify its structure.
- Dissolve orange gelatin completely in boiling water, then incorporate cold water and allow to cool to ambient temperature.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk with fresh orange juice, zesty orange rind, and pure vanilla extract in a separate mixing vessel.
- Whip heavy cream until it develops soft, billowy peaks that hold their shape.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream into the citrusy mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Fold the cooled gelatin into the creamy orange base, ensuring thorough but delicate integration.
- Transfer the silky filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop a firm, creamy consistency.
- Once firmly set, adorn the pie with delicate dollops of whipped cream.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional orange zest and arrange mandarin orange segments for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve thoroughly chilled for maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Boost crust stability by adding a pinch of salt to graham cracker mixture, enhancing overall flavor depth.
- Ensure gelatin completely cools before mixing to prevent cream deflation and maintain smooth pie texture.
- Zest oranges before juicing for maximum flavor extraction and more vibrant citrus notes.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend seamlessly and create a silkier filling consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg