orange creamsicle bars

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

Remember those creamsicle ice creams? Well then, you'll love these creamsicle bars! My mom used to make these every summer.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For orange creamsicle bars

  • 1 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 1/2 c
    orange juice
  • 1 pkg
    instant orange flavored gelatin mix
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened, divided, i used reduced fat
  • 8 oz
    cool whip, divided, i used light
  • 1/2 c
    milk, i used fat free
  • 1 pkg
    sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 tsp
    orange zest

How To Make orange creamsicle bars

  • 1
    In bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press mix down into a 8" square pan. Refigerate.
  • 2
    In small bowl, microwave orange juice for 1 min, add orange gelatin mix and stir until dissolved. In lg bowl, add orange juice-jello mix to 4 oz cream cheeses, beat until combined.
  • 3
    Beat in 1 cup cool whip, spread over refrigerated crust. Beat remaining cream cheese and milk. Beat in remaining cool whip and orange zest. Spread over jello mix. Refrigerate 2 hrs. Cut into bars.
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