Orange Creamsicle Pie

Instructions:

1. Make the crust:

   • Process the 12 graham crackers in a food processor until they turn into crumbs. Add in the ½ cup melted unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, then pulse until it starts to resemble sand.
   • Note: If you don’t have a food processor, place the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they turn into crumbs. Then place the crumbs into a bowl and continue with the recipe.

2. Prepare the crust:

   • Spray a standard pie dish with nonstick cooking spray for easier release later. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pie dish and up the sides. Place the dish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.

3. Make the filling:

   • While the crust is chilling, whisk together 1 ½ cups cold orange soda and the 3.4-ounce box of instant vanilla pudding mix in a bowl until smooth.
   • Gently stir in the 8-ounce tub of thawed whipped topping until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the crust has set (about 30 minutes).

4. Assemble the pie:

   • After 30 minutes, remove both the filling and the crust from the refrigerator. Spread the filling evenly into the graham cracker crust.

5. Freeze the pie:

   • Cover the pie with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set.

6. Serve:

   • Once the pie is set, remove it from the freezer and top with additional whipped topping and orange slices, if desired. Let it thaw for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes:

• Important: Use instant pudding mix. Do not use cook-and-serve pudding, as it requires heat to set up and won’t work for this recipe.
• For the topping, you can use canned whipped cream (like Reddi Whip) if you prefer.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 329 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 17g
Sodium: 242mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 29g

Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and can vary depending on ingredient brands. For accurate calculations, consider using a nutritional calculator.