Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. This delightful dessert combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the vibrant zest of fresh oranges, creating a light and airy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 envelope (about 2 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until blended. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate heavy whipping cream, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract; beat until fluffy.
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water for five minutes. Microwave briefly until dissolved.
- Stir the gelatin mixture into the cheesecake filling until evenly blended.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or preferably overnight to set.
- Remove from pan and garnish with optional orange slices or zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg