Orange Surprise
Dive into the vibrant citrus flavors of "Orange Surprise," a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. This layered treat combines the zestiness of fresh oranges with a velvety homemade orange custard, pillowy whipped cream, and the buttery crunch of graham cracker crumble. Bursting with refreshing orange juice and aromatic orange zest, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, "Orange Surprise" is an effortless way to serve up a crowd-pleasing dessert packed with bright, tangy flavor. Serve chilled in individual glasses for an elegant presentation that’s guaranteed to impress! Keywords: orange dessert, no-bake recipe, citrus dessert, layered dessert, easy orange recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole oranges
- 240 ml orange juice
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 150 grams crushed graham crackers
- 60 grams unsalted butter
Instructions
Zest one orange and set the zest aside for later. Peel two of the oranges and cut them into small segments. Juice the remaining two oranges to yield approximately 240 ml of juice.
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk well to dissolve the cornstarch, then place the pan over medium heat.
Cook the orange juice mixture while stirring constantly until it begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the orange zest.
In another small bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
Assemble your Orange Surprise in serving glasses or bowls. Start with a layer of the graham cracker mixture, pressing it down gently with a spoon.
Add a layer of orange segments, followed by a layer of the cooled orange mixture, and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Garnish with additional orange zest or a wedge of fresh orange, if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.8 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
