Dreamy Creamsicle Pie

Dreamy Creamsicle Pie
Adapted from the book, "Pie" by Ken Haedrich
Filling
3 cups vanilla ice cream
3 cups orange sherbet
1 graham cracker pie shell

Topping
1 cup of cold heavy or whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Mandarin Oranges for garnish

Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes. Soft enough to scoop out easily, but that it's not soupy. Ice cream can be scooped out in any order and placed in bottom of graham cracker crust. I had two scoops of vanilla with one scoop of orange sherbet for one layer and the second layer I did two scoops of orange sherbet to one scoop of vanilla. Shape with a cold spoon or metal spatula into a nice mound. Freeze immediately for about 1-2 hours.

About 10 minutes before you take out the pie, make the topping. Put a medium sized bowl and beaters in the freezer to chill for a few minutes. Take out then whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and stir in. Then add powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, but not grainy. Immediately spread whipped cream topping to the top of the pie. Add a few mandarin oranges for garnish before or after you put back into freezer to set for another 30 minutes or overnight. I like the mandarin oranges frozen and my husband prefers them soft.

Enjoy on a hot day and your guests will thank you for this refreshing dessert.