🥧 Orange Creamsicle Pie (No-Bake)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 box (85g) orange gelatin (like Jell-O)
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 tub (225g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
• 1 package (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, but boosts flavor)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Dissolve gelatin
   In a bowl, mix orange gelatin with boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved, then add cold water. Let it cool (don’t let it set!).
2. Make creamy base
   In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until creamy.
3. Combine
   Slowly pour the cooled orange gelatin into the cream cheese mixture, mixing well.
4. Fold in whipped topping
   Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
5. Fill crust
   Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
6. Chill
   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.

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🍊 Optional Toppings:

• Extra whipped cream
• Orange slices or zest
• White chocolate shavings

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💡 Tips:

• For a stronger “creamsicle” taste, add a bit more vanilla.
• Want it lighter? Use low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
• Freeze for 1–2 hours for an ice-cream-like texture 😍