Description
Indulge in the creamy, citrusy goodness of this Orange Lush Dessert. Layers of graham cracker crust, creamy filling, orange jello, and whipped topping make this no-bake treat a perfect summer delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping, thawed and divided
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant orange gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Orange zest (optional)
Graham Cracker Crust:
Cream Cheese Layer:
Pudding Layer:
Orange Jello Layer:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust and chill.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thick. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Orange Jello Layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water and fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Pour over pudding layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with remaining whipped topping and orange zest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with orange extract for more citrus flavor.
- Alternative crust options: vanilla wafer or shortbread cookies.
- Best prepared a day ahead for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
