I can remember the sound so distinctively. I would be playing in the backyard with Vanessa. Maybe having a tea party, or playing house or bossing her around…or reenacting the latest Little House on the Prairie episode and off in the distance the melodious notes would resound. Starting softly, getting a little louder and then fading off again as it turned down the next street.
We would RUN…as fast as we could. Scrounging up loose change. Begging mom for just one more $1.00. Can you imagine how much we spent on ice cream at a $1 a day times two…all summer long!?
As we turned our ears to the window listening for the approaching melody we would RACE outside to the curb. It might be a rendition of “Pop Goes the Weasel” or the classic “Mister Softee Song” but the sound was so distinctive, there was no mistaking it. (Did you know they even have a whole website devoted to Ice Cream Truck Songs?…yeah neither did I.)
I would wait my turn in line, shuffling from foot to foot, while eyeing the side of the truck like a fine dining establishment menu. Did I want a firecracker pop or a Mickey Mouse? A Drumstick or a Snow Cone? But like so many often do, I felt the pull once again to hand over my sweaty change pressed into my palm and order my favorite.
An Orange Creamsicle.
I miss those days. Sitting on the curb after the truck pulled away. The 90 degree afternoon sun, tinged with a heavy layer of humidity, beating down on our backs as we licked and licked as quick as we could so more would end up in our tummies than on our hands. I no longer have an ice cream truck that pulls down our street, but I’m exited though, to have found a way to recreate this favorite flavor of mine.
A No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie!
It’s a perfect summer treat for your family, an elegant take on a favorite summertime flavor! You might even hear the strains of “Pop Goes the Weasel” playing softly in the recesses of your mind.
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 8 ounce carton of Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup and 2 Tablespoons Powdered Orange Drink (Tang was used for testing purposes)
- 1/8 or less Teaspoon of Salt
- 1 9 ounce carton of Cool Whip divided
- 1 homemade or store bought Graham Cracker Crust
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine well sweetened condensed milk and sour cream by hand or using a mixer on medium speed. Add in powdered orange drink and salt, mix well. Fold in one cup Cool Whip. Pour into crust and cover with remaining Cool Whip.
- Chill 2 hours or overnight before serving
What was your favorite summer ice cream truck treat? Do tell!
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22 Comments on "Memories of Summer…and creamsicle pie!"
Oh Heather I almost had forgotten about the ice cream truck! When I was growing up it always came around in the evenings. My Mom had a baby food jar of change and we had to keep it filled in order to buy some ice cream. If the jar was empty we were out of luck! Your pie looks amazing…enjoy the rest of this fun summer!
There is nothing like Creamsicles for a great summer treat, or any season for that matter . . but to have it in a pie is even better…Just read Ann’s comment….I so remember the ice cream truck back in the day too..a real treat in the summer…it was great to hear the bells of the Good Humor Ice Cream truck coming down the street…oh those were the days!….
Heather!
Sigh! This looks so wonderful this morning! I’ve almost forgotten what sugar tastes like!
Happy summer to you!
karianne
So well remember two darling little girls waiting for the ice cream truck! Thanks for the sweet memories! Mom
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Heather, loved your memories. I loved the ice cream truck too. I always chose the chocolate option though your pie might make me change my mind. It looks well… dreamy.
That is one of my favorite memories, too, Heather, AND a favorite flavor to this day! I have a recipe {from Lynn, Happier Than A Pig In Mud, I think} for a Creamsicle Shake. Mmmmmm, it is so good and tastes just like it. Just two ingredients and a taste of heaven. : )
Heather,
What sweet memories with your sister! And now you can share those memories through the pie with your children! It looks so yummy and refreshing! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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What a fun memory! I can remember doing that too! I loved creamsicles! For some reason I remember them as “dreamsicles”. And I remember sitting on the curb to eat them. I hated to get sticky so I would try to eat it fast enough so it would not drip down my arm.
Your wonderful pie looks so so easy to make!!!! YUMMY! I bet I could eat the whole cake and not get sticky at all.
Oh my, can never forget the ice cream truck. This pie looks amazing!!!!!!!!
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Oh my gosh who doesn’t love a creamsicle…this looks so YUMMY!!!