Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this no-bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy orange-infused filling, and a hint of zest, this dessert is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare the Orange Mixture: Dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water. Stir in orange juice and zest. Let cool.
- Combine and Chill: Gently fold the cooled gelatin mixture into the cheesecake batter. Pour over crust and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Add whipped cream and orange slices before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract to the filling.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
