Description
This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake offers a refreshing and creamy citrus dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious orange-infused cream cheese filling. Perfect for warm weather or anytime you want a bright, flavorful cheesecake without the oven fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or from concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling to help it set.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest, mixing until fully combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Gently fold the thickened pudding into the cream cheese mixture, and then carefully fold in the whipped topping until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the creamy orange filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface. Cover the cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing it to set firmly.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, optionally add additional whipped topping, a sprinkle of orange zest, or mandarin orange slices on top for extra flavor and decoration.
Notes
- You can enhance the orange flavor by substituting or adding orange extract along with the orange juice and zest.
- This cheesecake can be portioned into mini jars or ramekins for convenient individual servings, perfect for parties or gatherings.
