No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Dessert
A delightful and refreshing dessert that captures the nostalgic flavors of orange creamsicles without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Beat until soft peaks form
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed or from concentrate
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped topping (optional for garnish)
- Fresh orange slices for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-lock bag and rolling pin. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
- Pour in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- In a dish or individual cups, layer the crushed graham cracker crumbs, followed by the cream mixture, continuing with these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream mixture.
Chilling
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving
- Before serving, garnish with whipped topping and fresh orange slices.
Notes
For a stronger orange flavor, increase the amount of orange zest. Use fresh orange juice for best results. Consider other crust options such as crushed chocolate cookies.