How to Make Mountainous Mandarin Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tasted the sweet, tangy flavors of mandarin oranges in a delicious pie? If not, then you're in for a treat with this Mountainous Mandarin Pie recipe! This delightful dessert is a refreshing twist on the classic pie, featuring a mountain of juicy mandarin oranges nestled within a flaky, buttery crust. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy during the warmer months, as it's light, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup orange juice concentrate
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 drop red food coloring
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the milk, orange juice concentrate, sour cream and food coloring if desired; beat until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon half into crust. Set eight mandarin orange segments aside. Arrange remaining oranges over filling. Top with remaining filling and reserved oranges.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening. Stir until smooth; cool slightly. Drizzle over pie. Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing.