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Orange Creamsicle™ Lush

Prep 40 min
Total 6 hr 40 min
Servings 18

Everyone's favorite childhood ice cream treat (orange Creamsicle™) becomes a sophisticated potluck dessert in this refreshing and creamy lush. Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix makes a perfect cookie crust, which gets topped with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, orange Jell-O™ gelatin and Cool Whip™ whipped topping, then garnished with mandarin oranges for added flair. It’s guaranteed to be the favorite dessert at any potluck, and we recommend making it in a glass baking dish so everyone can see the pretty layers in its presentation. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated January 28, 2019

Make with

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix

Ingredients

Cookie Base

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

boxes (3 oz each) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin

1/3

cup boiling water

boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix

2 1/2

cups cold milk

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

cup powdered sugar

container (12 oz) Cool Whip™ frozen whipped topping, thawed

Decoration

1/2

cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2

In 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. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
3

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.
4

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. Spread over cookie crust.
5

Pour pudding mixture over cream cheese layer; spread evenly over top. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; carefully spread until even. Refrigerate 5 hours.
6

When ready to serve, sprinkle orange segments on top. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Be sure to drain mandarin orange segments well before placing on top of whipped topping.

Expert Tips

Using a glass baking dish makes a pretty presentation with this dessert; a metal 13x9-inch pan will also work.
To quickly soften cream cheese, remove from wrapper, and place on microwavable plate; microwave uncovered on High about 15 seconds or just until softened.
Be sure to dollop mixtures on top of layers—it's easier to spread than spooning mixture in center and spreading.
Mandarin oranges can be juicy, so be sure to drain well before garnishing.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 410
Calories from Fat: 170

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 19g; 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 59% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 50mg; 16%
Sodium: 410mg; 17%
Potassium: 85mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 55g; 18%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 41g
Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;