Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavors of this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. A creamy and luscious dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- Orange food coloring (optional)
For the topping:
- Whipped cream
- Orange slices
- Additional zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, orange zest, juice, and vanilla. Mix well. Optionally, add orange food coloring.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Pour filling over chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, orange slices, or zest before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
- This dessert is perfect for warm weather and can be made up to two days in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
