No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a simple, refreshing dessert with bright citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion, and no oven needed!
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the cheesecake:
- 1 packet orange Jello (3 oz)
- ½ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup cold orange juice
- 3 blocks cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cool whip
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom of the springform pan. Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to pack the crumbs tightly.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the orange Jello in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add cold orange juice to the Jello mixture and stir well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Pour the Jello mixture into the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese-Jello mixture until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with orange slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1249IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg
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