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Orange Creamsicle Frozen Dessert

Refreshing Orange Creamsicle Frozen Dessert for Summer Bliss

Enjoy the nostalgic taste of summer with this Orange Creamsicle Frozen Dessert, a creamy, fruity treat perfect for cooling off.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Coconut Cocadas or Macaroon Cookies or substitute with shortbread or Golden Oreo cookies
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cool Whip can use homemade whipped cream
  • 2 cups Orange Sherbet or swap with raspberry sherbet
  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream any vanilla variant will do
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Mandarin Orange Slices fresh or canned options work well
  • 1 bunch Fresh Mint optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor
  • Greased 9x13 Baking Dish
  • spatula
  • offset spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Creamsicle Frozen Dessert
  1. Begin by crushing the coconut cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs for later use. In a mixing bowl, combine half of the crumbs with one container of Cool Whip, blending until well mixed. Spread this mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 baking dish to create a firm crust.
  2. Place the prepared cookie crust in the freezer and allow it to chill and firm up for about 1-2 hours or until it's solid to the touch.
  3. While the crust is freezing, take out the orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream and let them soften for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Once softened, swirl the two together in a large bowl, keeping some visual separation for a marbled effect.
  4. Once the crust has set, remove it from the freezer and carefully spread the mixed ice creams over the frozen cookie crust, using an offset spatula to smooth out the mixture evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining cookie crumbs with the second container of Cool Whip until well combined. Spread this layer over the ice creams and sprinkle any reserved cookie crumbs on top. Cover the dish and freeze again until solid.
  6. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly. Once ready, slice into squares and garnish each piece with a dollop of whipped cream, a mandarin orange slice, and a sprig of fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dessert can be customized with different flavors and garnishes, making it a versatile treat for summer gatherings.

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