No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie

Ingredients

• 0.5 packages gelatin , 3-ounce
• 0.33 cups water
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 container frozen whipped topping , 8-ounce
• inch) graham cracker pie crust , see Note
• 0.5 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Whisk orange gelatin and boiling water together in a medium bowl until completely dissolved and slightly cooled, about 2 minutes. Whisk in orange zest and juice until combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   Whisk cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in gelatin mixture until smooth.

4. 4

   Whisk in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping until smooth and no lumps remain; refrigerate creamsicle filling uncovered, until partially set and slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour filling into graham cracker crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

6. 6

   Before serving, spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups whipped topping over the orange layer and spread into an even layer.

7. 7

   Arrange mandarins decoratively over the top, sprinkle with zest, and serve.