Orange Creamsicle Dessert Bars
This no-bake layered dessert made with orange Jell-O, cream cheese and whipped cream has all the flavors of the classic orange ice cream treat!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tabespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 3 oz. package Jell-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened, divided
- 1 tub 8 oz. thawed Cool Whip, divided
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1 3.4 oz. package Jell-O instant vanilla pudding
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter and press onto bottom of an 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a small bowl, microwave juice for about 1 minute on high. Add to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
- Gradually add to half the cream cheese in a medium bowl, beating with mixer after each addition until blended.
- Whisk in 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Freeze while preparing next layer.
- Beat remaining cream cheese and milk in a separate medium bowl until blended.
- Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 minutes.
- Stir in remaining Cool Whip and orange zest. Spread over gelatin layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Prep time does not include refrigeration.