Orange Creamsicle Icebox Cake
A cool, creamy, and nostalgic dessert perfect for summer that combines orange flavor with a satisfying texture, all without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box orange gelatin powder like Jell-O
- 1 cup boiling water to mix with gelatin
- 1 cup cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping such as Cool Whip
- 1 pkg graham crackers classic
- fresh orange zest or slices for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix orange gelatin with boiling water until fully dissolved, then refrigerate until it becomes syrupy.
- In a separate bowl, whip together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Add cold milk to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping and some of the chilled orange gelatin until well combined.
Assembly
- Layer graham crackers on the bottom of a dish.
- Spread a layer of the orange cream mixture on top of the crackers.
- Repeat layers of graham crackers and orange cream mixture.
- Finish with a layer of chilled orange gelatin and optionally add zest or orange slices on top.
Chilling
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use low-fat cream cheese, homemade whipped cream, and sugar-free gelatin. Best served cold at summer gatherings.