Who grew up loving the taste of Orange Creamsicle Pie?
This Orange Creamsicle Pie is a fun twist on that nostalgic flavor.
With a sugar cookie crust, a cream cheese layer, and orange curd, this dessert is a perfect treat for summer!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 3 cups sugar cookies, crushed
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Cream cheese layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping
Orange curd:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 6 egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp cornstarch
- 8 oz whipped topping for serving
- Orange segments for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Press crushed cookies mixed with melted butter into the bottom of your baking dish; refrigerate.
Step 2: Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust and refrigerate.
Step 3: In a double boiler, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, orange zest, and cornstarch until dissolved.
Step 4: Add orange juice and cook until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in butter until smooth.
Step 5: Cool orange curd completely, then spread over cream cheese layer.
Step 6: Top with more whipped topping and garnish with orange segments. Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use dairy-free cream cheese and butter?
Yes of course!
2. How long does the orange curd take to cool?
It typically takes about 1-2 hours to cool completely.
3. Can I make this pie ahead of time?
Yes, this pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
4. What can I use instead of orange segments for garnish?
You can use fresh berries or mint leaves as an alternative garnish.
5. How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Orange Creamsicle Salad
Ingredients
Crust:
- 3 cups sugar cookies crushed
- 3 tbsp butter melted
Cream cheese layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping
Orange curd layer:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 6 egg yolks room temperature
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp cornstarch
- 8 oz whipped topping for serving
- Orange segments for garnish optional
Instructions
- Press crushed cookies mixed with melted butter into the bottom of your baking dish; refrigerate.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust and refrigerate.
- In a double boiler, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, orange zest, and cornstarch until dissolved.
- Add orange juice and cook until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in butter until smooth.
- Cool orange curd completely, then spread over cream cheese layer.
- Top with more whipped topping and garnish with orange segments. Serve and enjoy!
