Orange cream pie is a deliciously creamy, citrusy pie that’s a perfect treat for your family. Sink your fork into this scrumptious, easy-ingredient summer dessert.
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Once you’ve tasted this orange cream pie, you’ll never want to go back to basic desserts again! This airy, dreamy pie will fulfill everyone’s sweet cravings with the sweetest creamsicle filling.
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If you’re looking for more no-bake dessert recipes, try No Bake Butterscotch Pie, No Bake Caramel Pie, and No Bake Butterfinger Pie.
Why We Love This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie Recipe
The beauty of this orange cream pie lies in its simplicity. With only a handful of ingredients, it’s easy to whip up and requires minimal effort to prepare.
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- 10-Minute Prep: This easy dessert only takes 10 minutes of preparation time.
- No Bake: Skip turning on your oven for a quick and easy dessert.
- Easy Ingredients: All these ingredients can be found in your pantry.
- Family Friendly: Both kids and adults love this no-bake orange cream pie as the pie tastes like an orange creamsicle. The creaminess of the pie is so good.
Ingredient Notes for Orange Creme Pie Recipe
- Jello: Orange jello mix makes this recipe fruity and vibrant, catching everyone’s eyes.
- Cool Whip: Cool Whip is creamy and will give your pie a light and fluffy consistency.
- Mandarin Oranges: Mandarin oranges give your pie a citrusy burst of refreshing flavor and help it taste sweet and delicious.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie
Give yourself a summer to remember with this dreamy orange creamsicle pie. Satisfy your family’s taste buds with the delicious flavor of the oranges or any flavor you want.
- Homemade Pie Crust: Don’t have a prepared pie crust at home or simply want to make your own homemade graham cracker crust from scratch? Make this easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust with simple pie ingredients like graham crackers and melted butter.
- Shortbread Crust or Oreo Cookie Crust: This pie can be made with any pie crust. Try a yummy shortbread crust or make your pie chocolatey with an Oreo cookie crust. Pretzel crust is also a great choice.
- Cream Cheese: While this recipe calls for the use of yogurt for the orange pie filling, softened cream cheese can be a substitute.
- Flavor: Switch up the flavors however you want. Make a strawberry or blueberry version just by using those flavors and fruits.
- Fresh Oranges: Fresh mandarin oranges work in this recipe for an even fresher-tasting treat. Or use an orange extract.
How to Make This Easy Dessert of No-Bake Orange Cream Pie
Whip up the best no-bake pies you will ever have in just a few easy steps. Grab your whisk (no stand mixer needed) and start creating this delicious masterpiece today!
These are the basic steps for making this orange creamsicle pie recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Combine Jello and Juice
First, take a medium bowl (microwave safe) and add the orange gelatin along with 1/4 cup of reserved mandarin orange juice.
Step 2: Microwave
Next, microwave on high for 1 minute.
Step 3: Refrigerate to Thicken
Then, place the gelatin mixture in the fridge to thicken before adding the yogurt and whipped topping.
Step 4: Whisk and Fold
After that, whisk in orange yogurt and Cool Whip. Fold in chopped mandarin oranges.
Step 5: Pour Mixture and Top
Pour the pie filling into a 9-inch prepared pie plate with a firmly press graham cracker crust and top it with some whole mandarin oranges or orange slices for garnish (optional).
Step 6: Refrigerate and Serve
Finally, refrigerate it until it sets, then serve.
Recipe FAQs for the Best-Tasting No-Bake Pie
Expert Tips for Making This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie Recipe
Serve up 5-star quality deliciousness to your friends and family. With these tips, you are sure to have the best easy no-bake dessert ever — just wait!
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of your dessert to add delicious crumbs.
- Nuts: Top this delight with chopped walnuts or pecans for an amazing crunch.
- Zest: Add orange zest to your mixture to pack in more orange flavor.
- Drain Fruit: Drain canned mandarin oranges thoroughly to keep your dessert from becoming runny.
- Finish: Top the Orange Cream Pie with store-bought or homemade whipped cream.
What to Serve with No-Bake Orange Cream Pie
- Stabilized Whipped Cream
- Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Orange Fluff Salad
No Bake Orange Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Mandarin oranges, 1 can, drained, juice reserved
- 3 ounces Orange gelatin, 1 package
- 12 ounces Orange yogurt, or 2 6 ounce containers
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, 1 tub
- 1 prepared Graham cracker pie crust
- ½ cup Mandarin oranges, chopped
Instructions
- First, take a large bowl (microwave safe) and add the orange gelatin along with 1/4 cup of reserved mandarin orange juice.
- Next, microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Then, place the gelatin mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to thicken before adding the yogurt and whipped topping.
- After that, whisk in orange yogurt and Cool Whip.
- Then, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped mandarin oranges.
- Pour the pie filling into a 9-inch pie shell and top it with some whole mandarin oranges or orange slices for garnish (optional).
- Finally, refrigerate it until it sets, which should take around 4 hours.
Expert Tips
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of your dessert to add delicious crumble.
- Nuts: Top this delight with chopped walnuts or pecans for an amazing crunch.
- Zest: Add orange zest to your mixture to pack in more orange flavor.
- Drain Fruit: Drain canned mandarin oranges thoroughly to keep your dessert from becoming runny.
How much cream cheese would you use for the receipe?
I would use 8 ounces of cream cheese and mix it with some half and half or heavy cream to make it more creamy.
This pie is very lite and fluffy and real good, but the only problem we had was the pie didn’t set after being in the refrigerator for 3 hours. When we cut it the pie was runny. My wife and I followed you directions exactly. So did we just not leave it in the frig long enough? Again I want to say how easy and really good your recipe was. Thanks a lot….
PS, I will pass it on to friends and family along with your web site.
So glad you enjoyed it!