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A slice of bright orange creamsicle pie on a white plate with thick whipped cream and orange zest garnish. (Orange Creamsicle Pie)

Orange Creamsicle Pie with a Buttery Golden Cookie Crust

This vibrant Orange Creamsicle Pie features a dense, smooth orange mousse filling nestled in a thick, golden cookie crust. Topped with stabilized whipped cream rosettes and fresh zest, it's the ultimate no-bake citrus dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Golden Cookie Crust
  • 30 cookies Golden Vanilla Sandwich Cookies crushed into fine crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter 115g, melted
Orange Mousse Filling
  • 3 oz Orange Gelatin 85g, one standard box
  • 1 cup Boiling Water 240ml
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese 225g, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 240ml, chilled
Stabilized Topping & Garnish
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 240ml, very cold
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar 60g
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan Or deep-dish pie plate
  • 1 Piping Bag with Star Tip For rosettes

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine. Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pan. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to set while you make the filling.
Make the Filling
  1. Whisk orange gelatin into boiling water for 2 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add cooled gelatin. Fold in 1 cup of whipped heavy cream until no white streaks remain.
  3. Pour over the crust and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours until firm and dense.
Decorate and Garnish
  1. Whip remaining cream and sugar to stiff peaks. Pipe large rosettes over the top of the chilled pie.
  2. Garnish with fresh orange zest right before serving for maximum aroma.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the densest texture.
Dip your knife in hot water for clean slices.