Description
A delightful No-Bake Creamsicle Cheesecake featuring a delicious orange and vanilla swirl, perfect for warm weather desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom. Then, heat the mixture in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds until the gelatin dissolves. Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture in half. Mix the orange juice mixture into one half of the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Leave the other half plain.
- Spoon the orange mixture over the chilled crust, spreading it evenly. Then, dollop the plain cream cheese mixture on top of the orange layer. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two mixtures together for a marbled effect.
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Add a layer of fresh orange slices on top for added flavor and decoration.
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg