No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
Soft, rich, and fruity no-bake orange creamsicle cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, layered cream cheese and orange Jello filling, mimicking the classic frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (3-oz) box orange Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Cooking spray and parchment paper for pan
Instructions
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into bottom and sides of pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Dissolve orange Jello in boiling water, whisk, and cool for 30 minutes. Beat cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest to stiff peaks.
- Fold half the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into cooled Jello. Alternate dollops of both mixtures into crust, swirl gently with a knife.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set. Remove from pan and serve.
Notes
Chill thoroughly overnight for best texture. Garnish with whipped cream, orange zest, or segments. Use full-fat cream cheese for richest flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg