Description
A refreshing and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of orange and vanilla in an easy no bake lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz Cool Whip, frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 (3 oz) Jell-O Orange Jelly Powder
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2 (3.4 oz) Jell-O vanilla-flavor instant pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Firmly press into a crust in the bottom of a 9 x 13 glass or porcelain dish. Let it chill in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- In a small bowl, whisk orange Jell-O and boiling water until gelatin has dissolved.
- In a large bowl, make vanilla pudding according to package directions. Stir in dissolved gelatin and let stand for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Pour pudding mixture over cream cheese layer and spread evenly over the top.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls and carefully spread until even.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle orange segments on top.
- Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the lasagna to chill overnight.
- This dessert can be customized with different flavored Jell-O and toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg