No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Recipe
This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a refreshing and creamy dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of orange and vanilla with a smooth cream cheese filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. Easy to prepare without any baking, it’s perfect for warm days or when you want a delightful citrusy treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Orange Jello
- 1 (3 ounce) box orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
Crust
- 2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- pinch salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange, optional
Instructions
- Make the orange jello: Add the orange jello powder to a heat-proof bowl and pour in the boiling water. Whisk until the jello powder is fully dissolved and then set aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pan: Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy removal of the cheesecake later.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. Place the crust in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Set this aside.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until stiff peaks form. Gently fold half of this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Fold whipped cream into jello: Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the fully cooled orange jello mixture until evenly blended.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Alternate spooning layers of the cream cheese mixture and the jello mixture over the prepared crust. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together for a marbled effect.
- Chill: Cover the assembled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set completely.
- Serve: When ready, remove the sides of the springform pan. Optionally, pipe dollops of whipped cream around the edges and garnish with fresh orange slices before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Be sure the jello is fully cooled before folding in the whipped cream to prevent melting and separation.
- Freezing the crust helps it to hold together and adds a nice crisp texture to the cheesecake.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, use a regular cake pan lined with parchment, but the removal might be more difficult.
- For extra citrus flavor, add a little orange extract along with the vanilla.
- Leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within 3-4 days.
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