Description
Delight in this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake that combines the classic flavors of orange and cream cheese for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 ounce) box orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
- melted
- pinch salt
- 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese
- softened
- 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
- divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange
- optional
Instructions
- Dissolve the orange jello in boiling water, then set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the cooled orange jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the orange cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight. You can garnish with additional orange zest or whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, no-bake dessert