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April 23, 2013

No Bake Creamsicle Pie and childhood memories

 

No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie from www.atthepicketfence.com

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.

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.

No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie www.atthepicketfence.com

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.  With the cost of gasoline these days, I’m sure visiting our house in the country wouldn’t be the most financially sound decision for the local ice cream truck driver.

I’m exited though, to have found a way to recreate this favorite flavor of mine.  A No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie! 

No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie from www.atthepicketfence.com

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.

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No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie

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No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie

This no bake orange creamsicle pie will bring back the tastes of childhood memories! A perfect summer pie for hot evenings when you don't want to turn on the oven

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
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No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie www.atthepicketfence.com

What was your favorite summer ice cream truck treat? Do tell! 

Thanks for joining me today…at the picket fence!

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  1. jenny says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Your pie looks luscious! Creamsicle is one of my favorites…it just makes me think of summertime and the ice cream man coming around! Thanks for some nostalgia with a great recipe!

    Reply
  2. Carol Reddin says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Your Daddy got all choked up this morning remembering his darling little daughters and the ice cream truck. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. We will make this pie for “old times sake” and because it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 23, 2013 at 6:26 AM

      🙂 Tell Dad I love him.

      Heather

      Reply
  3. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Love a Creamsicle! Thanks for this great recipe and childhood memory!

    Reply
  4. Peggy says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Favorite ice cream truck treat? Screw balls… yep that is what they were called. a clear plastic cone filled with sherbet and a gum ball at the bottom of the cone. I LOVED them! 🙂 and Tang, well lets just say it is what considered orange “juice” when I was a kid growing up!! ha ha! Definitely going to try this pie out!

    Reply
  5. Tara @ Suburble says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I came running when I saw the word “creamsicle”. I’m going to save this recipe because oh man… I’m sure it will be a hit!

    p.s. My favourite ice cream truck purchase was always a Rocket. The red, white, and blue popsicle thing? Delish!

    Reply
  6. Tanya says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    yum! You can’t beat a good creamsicle. This looks delicious. Makes me really want an ice cream bar.

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  7. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Heather!! You had me at “CREAMSICLE!” My favorite treat EVER! I’m so making this pie… :-D. Thanks for sharing!
    xo Heidi

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  8. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    April 23, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    This looks AMAZING!! Can’t wait to give it a try! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Amanda - Cupcakes and Corndogs says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    This looks great! Perfect for a summer BBQ!

    Reply
  10. Amanda - Cupcakes and Corndogs says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Pinning this btw

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  11. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    We have a recipe very similar to this one and it’s my FAVORITE summer dessert! Loved and still love orange creamsicles!

    Reply
  12. Debbie says

    April 24, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Pinning this!

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  13. Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Loved Orange Creamsicles growing up! And every so often I’ve had one as an adult and it sure brings back memories! 🙂 Pinning!

    Reply
  14. Jocie@OPC The Better Half says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    OMG Heather, this looks so yummy. and i love no-bake!

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  15. Beverly says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I do believe you pulled at our heartstrings with creamsicle memories. The pie looks and sounds delish. Cook Outs in our area have creamsicle milkshakes, and they are wildly popular.

    Reply
  16. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I hardly EVER remember the ice cream man coming around … maybe he doesn’t do his thing in Canada. I love creamsicles and I love Tang … it was my most coveted drink as a kid. I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  17. Trish @ Uncommon says

    April 26, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    I can just picture you two eating your creamsicles! I can’t wait to try this recipe… looks so easy even I could do it!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  18. Tiffany | offbeat + inspired says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    This looks SO good. My memories of chasing down the ice cream truck are so similar to yours. I miss those days!! We always had to choose between the ice cream truck and the Italian ice truck.. there was major competition brewing between those two. 😉 Bookmarking this recipe!!

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  19. Ruth Briggs says

    May 4, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Did you just refrigerate the pie for a couple of hours, or did you put it in the freezer?
    Looks great, going to make it with my daycare kids, they love good and yummy treats!

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