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Orange Creamsicle Lush

This orange creamsicle lush is cool, creamy, and packed with nostalgic orange vanilla flavor layered over a buttery cookie crust.
Prep Time30 minutes
Chill Time4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no bake dessert, no bake dessert recipe, no-bake orange creamsicle lush, Orange Creamsicle Lush, Orange Creamsicle Lush dessert, Orange Creamsicle Lush recipe, orange dessert lasagna, orange dreamsicle lush, orange dreamsicle lush recipe
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

Crust

  • 36 golden Oreo cookies or vanilla sandwich cookies, filling included
  • 6 tablespoons melted salted butter

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 16 ounces softened cream cheese
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest about 1 medium orange

Orange Layer

  • 1 (6-ounce) box orange gelatin
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 2-3 medium oranges
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest about 2 medium oranges
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups milk

Whipped Topping Layer

  • 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges drained, optional garnish
  • fresh mint leaves optional garnish

Instructions

Crust

  • Add 36 golden Oreo cookies to a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs.
  • Add 6 tablespoons melted salted butter and blend until fully combined, and the mixture resembles damp sand.
  • Press the cookie mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, then refrigerate while preparing the subsequent layers.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • Add 16 ounces softened cream cheese, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon orange zest to a large bowl, then beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust, then return it to the refrigerator.

Orange Layer

  • Heat ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice in the microwave or stove top until simmering, then add it to a small bowl with 1 (6-ounce) box orange gelatin and 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest. Whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • Add 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 ½ cups milk to a large bowl and use a hand mixer or whisk by hand until thickened.
  • Whisk the cooled orange gelatin into the vanilla pudding until smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the orange mixture over the top of the cream cheese layer and smooth evenly, then return to the refrigerator to set for 10-15 minutes.

Whipped Topping Layer

  • Once the orange layer is slightly set, spread 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Before serving, garnish the top with 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: This can be frozen in a freezer-safe dish for up to 3 months. Cover tightly with 2-3 layers of plastic wrap, then carefully wrap the whole dish in 2 layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Can be served directly from frozen, or left in the refrigerator overnight to thaw before serving.
  • Make Ahead: This is a great make-ahead dessert! Make it 1-2 days in advance, but wait to garnish with the mandarin oranges until you serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

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