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A nostalgic summer dessert with a creamy orange and vanilla filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, capturing the classic creamsicle flavor in pie form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened and resembling damp sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Bake the crust at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Chill a mixing bowl and beat cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the orange mixture until combined and fluffy.
  8. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to set.
  10. Before serving, top with extra whipped cream and a sprinkle of orange zest.

Notes

Use a microplane or fine grater to collect just the bright orange zest, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath to prevent bitterness in the filling., Keep heavy cream and mixing bowl cold for the fluffiest whipped cream., Make sure the graham cracker crust is completely cool before adding the filling to maintain a crisp texture., Optional: Add a splash of orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau to boost citrus flavor., Loosely cover with plastic wrap while chilling to prevent absorbing fridge odors., Freeze for a firmer, almost ice cream-like texture., Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or almond flour for gluten-free version., Use coconut condensed milk and coconut-based whipped cream with vegan graham crackers for a vegan version., Substitute sweetened condensed milk with sugar-free alternative and lightly stevia-sweetened whipped cream for a low-sugar version.

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