No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake! Bursting with citrus flavor, this creamy and refreshing dessert is the perfect way to brighten up any day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon gelatin, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the orange zest and orange juice until well combined. Add the dissolved gelatin and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecake is set.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and garnish with fresh orange slices.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg