Description
Indulge in the creamy, citrusy goodness of this no-bake Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake. Layers of vanilla wafer cookie crust, orange sherbet, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping come together to create a refreshing and delightful dessert perfect for summer.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 pint orange sherbet, softened
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- Orange slices or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Layer the Orange Sherbet: Spread softened orange sherbet over the crust. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Add Vanilla Ice Cream: Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the orange layer. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Spread whipped topping over the ice cream layer. Garnish with orange zest or slices if desired.
- Freeze and Serve: Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours. Let sit at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.
- You can substitute graham crackers for vanilla wafers if preferred.
- For a citrus boost, swirl in a bit of orange marmalade between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
