Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy delight of this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. With a zesty orange flavor and velvety smooth texture, this dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion, especially during the summer.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whip heavy cream and vanilla until stiff. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water, then add cold water. Cool to room temperature.
- Combine: Gently fold gelatin, orange zest, and orange extract into cream cheese mixture.
- Chill: Pour filling over crust and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and orange slices before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier flavor, use half cream cheese and half mascarpone.
- Ensure the gelatin mixture is cooled before adding to prevent curdling.
- This cheesecake freezes well—thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
