Quick No Bake Creamsicle Lush
A refreshing and easy dessert that combines layers of creamy orange flavor with a cookie crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 package vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed Can substitute with other cookie types.
- 5 tbsp melted butter
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use reduced-fat for a lighter version.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.
Orange Pudding Layer
- 1 box orange gelatin Other flavors like lemon or strawberry can be used.
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined and press into a 9×13 dish. This will be your delicious crust.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in the boiling water and let it cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping gently.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cookie crust.
- Whisk the pudding with the cold milk in another bowl until it thickens.
- Stir the cooled orange gelatin into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it out nicely.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For a quicker chilling process, place the dish in the freezer for the first hour, then move to the fridge. This dessert is best served chilled straight from the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g
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