Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy goodness of this Zesty Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake. Perfect for warm weather, this dessert combines the zing of orange sherbet with the sweetness of vanilla ice cream, all nestled in a golden Oreo crust and topped with a citrus-infused whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 (14.3 oz) package golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling:
- 1 quart orange sherbet (softened)
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra orange zest or orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or grease the sides. Crush the golden sandwich cookies in a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press into the pan to form the crust. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Add the Sherbet: Spread softened orange sherbet over the crust and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Layer the Ice Cream: Spread softened vanilla ice cream over the sherbet layer and freeze for 1 hour.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Combine whipped topping with orange zest and vanilla. Spread over the ice cream layer and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with extra orange zest or slices. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For easier spreading, let each layer soften slightly before adding.
- You can experiment with different sherbet flavors like citrus or mango.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
