Description
This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake combines the deliciously tangy flavor of orange with the creamy richness of cheesecake, all without needing to turn on your oven. The result is a refreshing, sweet dessert that brings the taste of summer to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp gelatin (unflavored)
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set.
- In a separate bowl, combine gelatin and cold water. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Heat the orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Stir the orange juice mixture and orange zest into the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread it evenly. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Once set, remove from the springform pan and slice to serve.
Notes
- For a different crust, substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed vanilla wafer cookies or digestive biscuits.
- If fresh oranges aren’t available, replace the orange juice and zest with orange extract for a stronger flavor.
- Top with fresh whipped cream, orange slices, or chocolate sauce for added indulgence.
- This cheesecake can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
