No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
A refreshing, no-bake cheesecake that captures the sunny flavors of a classic creamsicle, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cups heavy cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.25 cups orange gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Stir in the melted butter and mix until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish to form the crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Making the filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the orange juice, orange zest, orange gelatin, and orange extract to the cream cheese mixture, folding them in until fully incorporated.
Assembly
- Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
Notes
Garnish with additional orange zest or whipped cream before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.