Description
A luscious no-bake cheesecake with a creamy orange filling that evokes nostalgic summer memories of creamsicles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, stirring until the crumbs are fully coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan.
- Make the filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, continuing to mix until incorporated.
- Add flavor: Gently stir in freshly squeezed orange juice and zest until blended.
- Fold in whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine and chill: Pour the creamy filling over the crust, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This cheesecake tastes better the next day. Customize with toppings like chocolate shavings or fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake dessert, orange creamsicle, easy dessert