Description
A refreshing and creamy no-bake cheesecake bursting with the delightful flavor of orange creamsicle, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and a smooth, tangy filling.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust; refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese; beat until fully incorporated.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set properly.
- Before serving, garnish with extra orange zest or orange slices if desired.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of orange liqueur like Grand Marnier to the filling.
Try folding crushed vanilla wafers or toasted coconut flakes into the crust for extra texture.
Adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if desired.
Substitute tangerine or mandarin juice for a unique citrus flavor.
Keep cheesecake covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; do not reheat.
Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Use whipped coconut cream as a dairy-free substitute for heavy cream.
Press crust firmly and chill before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
