No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
This No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a creamy, easy to make, no bake dessert with a sweet orange flavor, inspired by a delicious summer treat!
Calories 4625kcal
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
For the cheesecake:
- 1 small box orange Jello (the 4-serving box, 85 grams)
- 2/3 cup boiling water
- 900 grams cream cheese (approximately 32 ounces)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- zest of one large orange
- 2 cups whipped cream
For garnish:
- orange zest
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter in a bowl and press them into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan.
- Chill the crust in the freezer until ready to use.
- Add the orange Jello powder to the boiling water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Whip the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until well combined.
- Add the Jello mixture to the cream cheese mixture slowly, mixing continuously until everything is incorporated.
- Gently fold in the orange zest and the whipped cream with a rubber spatula until combined and pour the mixture into the chilled graham cracker crust.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight to set and serve with some additional whipped cream and citrus zest for garnish.
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Notes
To help the cheesecake set a little more quickly, add it to the freezer for the first 2 hours of chilling, then remove it to the fridge for an additional 12-18 hours until set.
Nutrition
Calories: 4625kcal | Carbohydrates: 233g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 388g | Saturated Fat: 201g | Cholesterol: 1081mg | Sodium: 4385mg | Potassium: 1567mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 170g | Vitamin A: 14912IU | Calcium: 1086mg | Iron: 7mg