No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
This No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a summer sensation, featuring creamy layers of delicious orange and vanilla flavors, perfect for cookouts and potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 12 oz vanilla wafers
- 1-½ cup sugar divided
- 1 stick of butter melted
For the Filling
- 2 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box 3 oz orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the crust. Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor. Add crumbs to a medium sized bowl plus ½ cup sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray. Press wafer mixture onto the bottom of the pan and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the creamsicle filling. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. In another bowl, mix jello with boiling water. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and orange zest until stiff peaks form. Combine half of the whipped cream with the orange jello and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
Step 3: Assemble and chill. Alternate spreading each mixture onto the crust. Start with the cream cheese mixture and end with the orange jello whipped cream mixture. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve!
Notes
- To Store: Place leftover creamsicle cheesecake in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw cheesecake overnight in fridge before serving.
