Orange Creamsicle Pie with Spiced Cookie Crust
Orange Creamsicle Pie with Spiced Cookie Crust is a delicious dessert that combines the tangy flavor of oranges with the creamy texture of a pie. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of crushed gingersnap cookies
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ginger
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of orange zest
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of whipped cream
- Orange slices for garnish
Serving: 8-10
Cooking Tips:
- Use a food processor to crush the gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs.
- Make sure the melted butter is evenly distributed throughout the cookie crust mixture.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix well.
3. Press the cookie mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
5. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
6. Fold in the whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. Pour the orange cream mixture into the cooled cookie crust and smooth it out with a spatula.
8. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. Garnish the pie with orange slices before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
Orange Creamsicle Pie with Spiced Cookie Crust is a beautiful dessert with a vibrant orange color and a creamy texture. The spiced cookie crust adds a delicious crunch to the pie, while the orange cream filling is tangy and sweet. The pie has a refreshing taste that is perfect for a hot summer day.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Orange, Gingersnap Cookies, Whipped Cream
