Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines the flavors of orange and cream in a layered lasagna format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant orange pudding mix
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread the vanilla pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant orange pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened. Gently fold in the mandarin orange segments and orange zest, if using. Spread this orange pudding mixture over the vanilla pudding layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it evenly over the orange pudding layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set properly.
- Before serving, garnish with additional mandarin oranges or orange zest if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla and add chocolate shavings on top.
- Substitute the mandarin oranges with fresh berries for a different flavor profile and added freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg