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Orange Creamsicle Pie

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz finely crushed shortbread cookies
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Pie Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp orange extract (start with 2 teaspoons and taste test)
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cups whipped toppings

topping

  • 2 cups whipped toppings for over the creamsicle pie filling
  • 4 wedges orange for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Smooth out a layer of whipped topping (about 2 cups, can use more or less depending on preference) over the creamsicle filling)
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 days if covered.Top with an orange wedge. (optional)

Shortbread Pie Crust

  • in a large bowl, combine the shortbread cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Pour into a prepared 8 in pie dish and firmly press to the edges to form a pie crust
  • add in the powdered sugar, orange juice, orange extract, and sat and beat until everything is combined. (if you are adding the zest, add it here)
  • gently fold in the whipped topping
  • Pour creamsicle filling into prepared pie crust. Smooth outwith a small offset spatula.