Orange Creamsicle Refrigerator Bars

Orange Creamsicle Refrigerator Bars







1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 tabespoons butter, melted

1/2 cup orange juice

1 (3 oz.) package Jell-O Orange Flavor Gelatin

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened, divided

1 tub (8 oz.) thawed Cool Whip, divided

1/2 cup cold milk

1 (3.4 oz.) package Jell-O instant vanilla pudding

2 teaspoons orange zest







Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter and press onto bottom of an 8-inch square pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

In a small bowl, microwave juice for about 1 minute on high. Add to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved.

Gradually add to half the cream cheese in a medium bowl, beating with mixer after each addition until blended.

Whisk in 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Freeze while preparing next layer.

Beat remaining cream cheese and milk in a separate medium bowl until blended.

Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 minutes.

Stir in remaining Cool Whip and orange zest. Spread over gelatin layer.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.