Orange Creamsicle refrigerated dessert is a refreshing and creamy treat that is perfect for warm weather or any time you're in the mood for a sweet, citrusy indulgence. This dessert combines the classic flavors of creamy ingredients with orange in a chilled, no-bake dessert that is easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
This Orange Creamsicle dessert is a fun and nostalgic twist on the classic frozen treat - perfect for a summer barbecue, a birthday party, or midweek family dessert.
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❤️ Why I love this recipe
- A creamy no-bake dessert with a crunchy crumb crust - perfect as a chilled summer dessert!
- The flavor combinations of tangy cheesecake filling with sweet orange is irresistible and refreshing.
- This orange creamsicle dessert provides a fun twist to the classic orange creamsicle dessert. It's a hit with adults and kids.
This creamy sweet dessert is incredibly easy, with four simple layers that don’t need to be baked!
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this Creamsicle recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are in the recipe card below.
- Vanilla oreos
- Unsalted butter
- Cream Cheese
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Orange jello mix
- Orange extract
- Kosher salt
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Add vanilla Oreo crumbs to a bowl with melted butter.
- Combine well until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb base evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Refrigerate the crumb base while assembling the cheesecake layer.
- Add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to a stand mixer and whisk on medium-high speed for 5-6 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl.
- Whisk for another 2 minutes or until completely smooth.
- Remove the loaf pan from the fridge and pour the cheesecake layer on top, smoothing it evenly. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge or freezer for at least an hour.
- Make the orange layer by adding heavy cream, powdered sugar, and Jello mix to the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Whisk on medium-high speed for 5-6 minutes or until thick. Set aside in a separate bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on medium-high speed for 4 minutes or until smooth. Add the orange whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and whisk for a minute.
- Spoon the orange layer over the cheesecake layer in the chilled loaf pan. Cover the loaf pan again with plastic wrap and return it to the fridge or freezer for at least an hour.
- Prepare the whipped topping by whisking heavy cream with powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk for 5-6 minutes on medium-high speed or until thickened.
- Spoon the whipped topping into a fitted bag with a star tip.
- Pipe the snake formation over the orange layer.
- Garnish the orange creamsicle with freshly sliced oranges and keep the dessert chilled until ready to serve.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Mixing bowls
- Loaf Pan
- Electric Mixer
- Dry measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Parchment paper
🤔 FAQs
These questions are most frequently asked about making this Orange refrigerator dessert.
In the 1920s, the Popsicle Company introduced the original creamsicle frozen dessert. The frozen dessert consisted of a vanilla ice cream center coated with a layer of orange-flavored ice.
Creamsicle drinks are typically made of vanilla ice cream and orange soda (or juice) that’s blended together with some recipes, including milk or the addition of alcohol for a boozy version.
It’s believed that the first orange creamsicle was invented by an 11-year-old boy (Frank Epperson) in 1905, who experimented with placing fruit juice around vanilla ice cream.
A creamsicle is a type of ice cream dessert, whether in the form of a drink, dessert bar, ice cream sandwich, or another treat that combines vanilla ice cream (or a cream-based ingredient) and orange flavoring.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Using high-quality ingredients in this dessert will ensure the best flavors and texture.
- Press the crust firmly and evenly into the loaf pan. Store the crust in the fridge while preparing the cheesecake layer so that it sets to hold shape.
- Allow the cream cheese to soften before combining with the rest of the ingredients for a smooth texture.
- It’s important to chill the individual dessert layers in the fridge as you make and assemble this orange creamsicle dessert. This helps to set the layers so that they don’t bleed into each other.
- Keep this dessert refrigerated until ready to serve, otherwise it will soften.
- Add extra flair to these dessert bars by garnishing them with fresh orange slices or a sprinkling of orange zest.
- Don’t over whip the heavy cream when making the whipped cream as it will start to break down and you’ll have to start again
📚 Variations
- Crust: Use another vanilla sweet cracker or cookie instead of the vanilla Oreo crumbs. Graham crackers are a good option. You may also use Gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Orange Layer: Use a lemon Jello mix or another fruity Jello mix instead of the orange flavor. While this dessert won’t be an “orange creamsicle” any longer, it will still be delicious!
- Whipped topping: For extra orange flavor, add orange extract to the whipped topping or freshly grated orange zest. Use Cool Whip instead of the whipped cream and powdered sugar.
🥫 Storage
Store these orange creamsicle dessert bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen creamsicle bars in the fridge and serve chilled.
📗 Related Recipes
- Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad - This refreshing no-bake dessert is bursting with fresh Mandarin orange flavor - perfect for a midweek dessert of potluck.
- Coconut Pineapple Delight - A tropical treat loaded with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and buttery Graham crackers!
- No-Bake Cherry Delight Dessert - Another no-bake creamy dessert with cherry pie topping. A delicious summertime treat!
🍽 Serve with
Serve this Orange Creamsicle dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit. It’s just as delicious without adding a thing to each serving.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
Orange Creamsicle is another go-to dessert I turn to when I don’t feel like baking. The layers in this dessert are carefully put together to ensure that every slice provides contrasting textures while the flavors of the tangy cheesecake layer and sweet orange layer have you instantly thinking about the classic orange creamsicle drink!
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📝 Recipe Card
This no-bake Orange Creamsicle dessert adds a delicious twist to the classic orange creamsicle drink. This creamy and sweet dessert is layered on top of a buttery cookie crumb base and set in the fridge before served chilled with orange slices as a pretty garnish.
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📖 Recipe
Orange Creamsicle Bars
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 c vanilla oreo crumbs
- 6 Tbs melted butter
Cheesecake layer:
- ½ c heavy cream + ¼ c powdered sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 c sugar
- ½ c powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Orange layer:
- 1 c heavy cream + ¼ c powdered sugar
- 4 Tbs orange jello mix
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 c sugar
- ½ c powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Whipped topping:
- 1 ½ c heavy cream
- ½ c powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vanilla Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into an even layer in the bottom of the loaf pan. Place into the fridge while you make the cheesecake layer.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the heavy cream and ¼ c powdered sugar. Using a whisk attachment, whip on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the whipped cream.Whisk on medium high speed for another 2 minutes or until completely smooth and incorporated. Pour cheesecake mixture into the loaf pan, on top of the crust. Smooth out. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge or freezer to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Once the cheesecake layer has chilled, make the orange layer. Start by adding the heavy cream, ¼ c powdered sugar and jello mix to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed. Spoon the mixture into a separate bowl and set aside. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk on medium high speed for 4 minutes or until smooth. Add the orange whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and whisk for 1 minute to incorporate.Spoon and smooth the mixture over the cheesecake layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Once the orange layer has chilled, make the whipped cream for the topping. Add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on medium high speed for 5-6 minutes or until a thick whipped cream has formed. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe in a snake formation on top of the orange layer. The bars are now ready to serve. Be sure to keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
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- Using high-quality ingredients in this dessert will ensure the best flavors and texture.
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- Press the crust firmly and evenly into the loaf pan. The crust must be stored in the fridge while preparing the cheesecake layer so that it sets to hold shape.
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- Allow the cream cheese to soften before combining with the rest of the ingredients for a smooth texture.
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- It’s important to chill the individual dessert layers in the fridge as you make and assemble this orange creamsicle dessert. This helps to set the layers so that they don’t bleed into each other.
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- Keep this dessert refrigerated until ready to serve, otherwise it will soften.
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- Add extra flair to these dessert bars by garnishing them with fresh orange slices or a sprinkling of orange zest.
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- Don’t over whip the heavy cream when making the whipped cream as it will start to break down and you’ll have to start again
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