No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake (Printable Format)
Creamy orange cheesecake with graham cracker crust and swirled jello, served chilled.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
02 -
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 -
Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 -
2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
05 -
1 cup powdered sugar
06 -
2 cups heavy whipping cream
07 -
1/2 cup powdered sugar
08 -
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 -
Zest of 1 orange (optional)
→ Jello Layer
10 -
1 (3 ounce) box orange flavored gelatin
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1 cup boiling water
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Combine orange flavored gelatin powder and boiling water in a heat-proof bowl. Whisk thoroughly until dissolved. Allow to cool completely, approximately 30 minutes.
02 -
Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line both the base and sides with parchment paper.
03 -
In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and pinch of salt until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
04 -
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
05 -
In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using) until stiff peaks form.
06 -
Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. In another bowl, fold the remaining whipped cream into the cooled orange gelatin mixture.
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Alternate spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture and the orange gelatin mixture onto the prepared crust, creating distinct layers. Gently swirl the mixtures together with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
08 -
Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the cheesecake is fully set.
09 -
Release the cheesecake from the springform pan. Garnish with piped whipped cream and orange slices if desired. Slice and serve.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Ensure the gelatin is completely cooled before folding in the whipped cream to maintain optimal texture.