Description
A creamy, dreamy no-bake cheesecake that captures the essence of summer with delightful orange flavor and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a solid crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate it until no streaks remain.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight until the cheesecake has fully set.
- Garnish with orange slices on top if desired. Slice and enjoy your delicious and refreshing No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake!
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. For cleaner cuts, dip your knife in hot water before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg