Description
If you’re craving a cool and refreshing dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is the answer. It features a buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy cheesecake layers, and a bright, citrusy orange filling. Perfect for summer parties, BBQs, or any time you want a nostalgic Creamsicle flavor in an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
- 11 oz Vanilla Wafer Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar, divided
- 4 tbsp melted Butter
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 16 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 (3.3 oz) box Orange Gelatin
- 1 cup boiling Water
- Zest from 1 Orange
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Place vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.
- Add 3/4 cup sugar and melted butter, then pulse to combine.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and press crust mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Freeze crust for 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth.
- In a bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water and set aside to cool.
- Zest the orange and set aside.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Add half of the whipped cream mixture to the cooled gelatin along with orange zest; whisk to combine.
- Fold remaining whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Pour 2 cups of the orange mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread remaining cream cheese mixture gently over the orange layer.
- Pour remaining orange mixture on top.
- Optional: Swirl layers gently with a butter knife for a marbled effect.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve the cheesecake chilled straight from the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
- Garnish with extra orange zest, whipped cream, or fresh orange slices for a pretty presentation.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts for perfect slices.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.