Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. This creamy dessert combines the classic flavors of orange and cream cheese, reminiscent of your favorite frozen treat but without the need for an oven. With its vibrant color and refreshing taste, this cheesecake is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or as a sweet finishing touch to family dinners. The no-bake method simplifies preparation, allowing you to mix, layer, and chill while keeping your kitchen cool. Top it with fresh fruit or whipped cream for an extra special touch that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) box orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange, optional
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- pinch salt
- Fresh fruit or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the jello by dissolving it in boiling water; let it cool.
- Mix crushed Graham crackers, melted butter, and salt to form the crust; press into a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream with remaining powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine the cooled jello with the two mixtures gently.
- Layer the jello and cheesecake mixtures in the crust using a swirling motion.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg