Orange Jello Pie (Printable Version)
A creamy orange dessert bursting with sweet citrus flavor in a buttery cookie crust. It's an easy and delicious choice for warm weather!
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Ingredients
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¼ cup melted butter
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3 cups of crushed shortbread cookies
→ Filling Ingredients
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2 tablespoons of fresh orange zest
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1 peeled and sliced orange
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8 ounces of softened cream cheese, cut into chunks
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1 teaspoon of vanilla
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1 box of orange Jello (3 oz size)
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¼ cup of orange juice
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8 ounces of Cool Whip
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1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
→ Topping Ingredients
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4 ounces of Cool Whip
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4 ounces of softened cream cheese
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Optional: Orange slices for decoration
# Steps:
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Coat the inside of your pie dish with a bit of non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
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Turn the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Combine these crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into your pie dish, ensuring it covers the bottom and up the sides. Freeze it while preparing the filling.
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In a clean food processor, throw in the orange slices, a little zest, vanilla extract, and the orange juice. Blend until everything is smooth, then set it aside.
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In a mixing bowl (use a hand mixer or stand mixer), beat the cream cheese and orange Jello together until it’s smooth.
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Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture until it’s well blended.
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Take the orange mixture you set aside earlier and beat it into the filling. Make sure it’s fully mixed and has a smooth texture.
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Pull the crust from the freezer and pour in your filling. Spread it evenly with a spatula to make the top nice and smooth.
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Place the pie in the fridge for a couple of hours if you prefer a creamy texture, or freeze it for about an hour to enjoy a firmer dessert.
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Combine the remaining cream cheese and Cool Whip together in a bowl, whipping them until they’re light and fluffy.
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Spread or pipe the fluffy topping on top of the chilled pie. Add a few orange slices if you’re feeling fancy. Serve it cold or frozen, whichever you like best.
# Notes:
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For a creamy texture, keep it chilled in the fridge. If you prefer it firmer like a frozen dessert, store it in the freezer.
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This dish stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week. In the freezer, it can last up to three months, but make sure you wrap it well with plastic twice.
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If it’s frozen solid, let it thaw at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This makes it easier to cut.
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Mandarin oranges can be swapped for regular oranges if you want a slightly mellower citrus flavor.