Description
A refreshing No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake that captures the essence of childhood with its creamy and zesty orange flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orange jello powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 9-inch springform pan
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 pinch of salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: orange zest
Instructions
- Make the Orange Jello: In a heat-proof bowl, combine orange jello powder and boiling water, whisking until combined. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Springform Pan: Spray the pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold the rest into the cooled jello.
- Assemble the Layers: Spoon the cream cheese and jello mixtures into the crust alternately, swirling them together.
- Chill Time: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the sides of the springform pan and serve with whipped cream and orange slices if desired.
Notes
Serve with dollops of whipped cream and fresh orange slices for added elegance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg