Description
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake brings summer memories right to your dessert table with zero oven time and maximum flavor. Creamy orange-infused goodness blends smoothly into a graham cracker crust that makes your taste buds dance with refreshing delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 zest of orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 orange slice or zest for garnish
Instructions
- Mix 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a compact and even layer using the back of a measuring cup or your fingers.
- Refrigerate the crust for 15-20 minutes while preparing the filling to help it set firmly.
- Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar to the cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl’s sides.
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream in a separate bowl for 3-5 minutes until stiff peaks form, being careful not to over-mix.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and let sit for 5 minutes. Microwave for 10-15 seconds until dissolved, then cool slightly.
- Incorporate 1 cup orange juice and zest of 1 orange into the cream cheese mixture, adding the dissolved gelatin and folding until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spreading evenly and tapping the pan to remove air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for 4-6 hours or overnight, ensuring it sets completely and flavors develop.
- Before serving, top with 1 cup whipped cream, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices or additional orange zest for a decorative finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond flour.
- Zest the orange before juicing to maximize flavor and make the most of your citrus fruit.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, as overnight chilling develops a deeper, more harmonious orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg