Description
Indulge in the refreshing and creamy goodness of this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. This delightful dessert combines the tangy zest of oranges with the richness of cream cheese, all atop a sweet graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3-ounce) box orange gelatin mix
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup cold water
Garnish:
- Whipped cream and orange slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
- Prepare the Filling: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat cream cheese, then add sugar, vanilla, orange zest, juice, and gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Chill for at least 6 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and orange slices before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.
- You can also substitute vanilla wafer crumbs for the graham crackers.
- This cheesecake stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
