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Orange Creamsicle® Lush
Orange Creamsicle® Lush
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Dive into layers of creamy delight with this Orange Creamsicle Lush, a nostalgic dessert that captures the beloved flavor of the classic frozen treat. This make-ahead marvel features a sugar cookie crust topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese, orange gelatin, and vanilla pudding, all crowned with whipped topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks, this refreshing dessert can be customized with orange zest for enhanced citrus flavor. Each spoonful delivers the perfect balance of creamy vanilla and bright orange.
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Ingredients
(See COMMENTS section for modification ideas.)

Cookie Base
1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
1/3 cup butter, melted
Filling
2 boxes (3 oz each) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin

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1/3 cup boiling water
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
2 1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip™ frozen whipped topping, thawed
Decoration
1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
Directions
(See COMMENTS section for modification ideas.)

Cookie Base: 
Heat oven to 375°F.
Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch.
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In a food processor, process half of the cookies to coarse crumbs.
Remove to medium bowl.
Continue to process remaining cookies to coarse crumbs.
Add to bowl.
Stir in melted butter until well blended.
Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
Set aside.

Filling:
  • In small bowl, place gelatin, and add boiling water.
  • Beat with whisk until blended.
  • Stir occasionally about 2 minutes or until mostly dissolved.
  • In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick.
  • Stir in dissolved gelatin.
  • Let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently.
  • Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
 
Build the cake:
  1. Spread cream cheese mixture over cookie crust.
  2. Spread pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  3. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonful and spread evenly over pudding layer.
  4. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle orange segments on top.
  • Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.
  • Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.
Servings\Yield
Serves 18
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 290; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 240mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 28g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... So, after making this, a couple of comments and ideas. 
  1. I didn't get enough of an orange kick. I think this would benefit from only using 1 box of vanilla pudding, and maybe adding some orange zest.
  2. My sister suggested just putting the cookie dough in the bottom of the 9 x 13 pan and cooking it right in the pan. I would grease the pan in this case.
  3. The mandarins on top do nothing. I would use regular orange slices in stead of the mandarins.
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: orange, desserts, Cream Cheese, Jell-O®
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Orange Creamsicle® Lush was added on March 11, 2019 and last updated on June 20, 2025.
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