Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of creamy goodness with a burst of orange flavor in this easy-to-make Orange Lush Dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake treat is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed and divided
Orange Pudding Layer:
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) orange-flavored instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Toppings:
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- Additional whipped topping and orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Orange Pudding Layer: Whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Assembly: Top with remaining whipped topping, smooth with a spatula, and garnish with mandarin oranges and orange zest. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light cream cheese and sugar-free pudding.
- You can also substitute crushed vanilla wafers for the crust.
- Chill well before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
