Q1: What is Tang and where can I find it?

Tang is a brand of fruit-flavored, powdered drink mix that has been popular in the United States since the 1950s. It became famously associated with NASA's early manned space flights. You can typically find it in a canister in the powdered drink or juice aisle of most major grocery stores.

Q2: Does this Tang Pie need to be refrigerated?

You can, but the pie will not be as stable. Frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip) contains stabilizers that help the pie set up firmly and hold its shape for days. If you use real whipped cream, the pie will have a much softer, more mousse-like texture and should be served the same day it is made.

Q3: Can I use real, homemade whipped cream instead of frozen whipped topping?

You can, but the pie will not be as stable. Frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip) contains stabilizers that help the pie set up firmly and hold its shape for days. If you use real whipped cream, the pie will have a much softer, more mousse-like texture and should be served the same day it is made.

Q4: How long does this pie last in the refrigerator?

This Tang Pie keeps very well. When covered and stored in the refrigerator, it will stay fresh and delicious for up to 4 days, making it a great make-ahead dessert option.

Q5: Can I use a different kind of crust?

Yes! While a graham cracker crust is classic, this pie would also be delicious with a pre-made shortbread crust, or you could make a simple homemade crust from vanilla wafers or even Golden Oreo cookies.

The Best Easy No-Bake Tang Pie Recipe

A quick, easy, and nostalgic no-bake dessert, this ‘Tang Pie’ features a creamy and tangy orange filling. The filling is made by beating together orange-flavored drink mix (like Tang), sweetened condensed milk, and softened cream cheese, then folding in thawed whipped topping. This smooth, citrusy mixture is poured into a pre-made graham cracker crust and chilled until firm, making it a perfect dessert for a hot day.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Mixing, Chilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1/2 cup orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
8 mandarin orange segments for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the orange drink mix, sweetened condensed milk, and softened cream cheese.
Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on high speed until it is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold 2 cups of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the filling is firm.
Before serving, garnish the pie with the remaining whipped topping and the mandarin orange segments.

Notes

This is a no-bake recipe that uses several convenience items (prepared crust, whipped topping, drink mix) for very fast assembly.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling.
The pie must be chilled for at least one hour to allow the filling to set properly before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
Calories: 450-550
Sugar: 50-60 g
Sodium: 300-400 mg
Fat: 25-32 g
Saturated Fat: 16-22 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55-65 g
Fiber: 1-2 g
Protein: 6-8 g
Cholesterol: 60-80 mg

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/tang-pie/