Description
Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake. Creamy, citrusy, and effortless—perfect for hot days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup heavy whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A splash of orange liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until combined.
- Press the crust mixture into a pie or springform pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream separately until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange liqueur if using. Mix well.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Top with whipped cream, orange zest, or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth texture. Chill thoroughly before serving. For easy cleanup and portioning, try mini cheesecakes in muffin tins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg