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No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

A refreshing no-bake dessert capturing the nostalgic flavors of orange and vanilla creamsicle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Feel free to substitute with cookie crumbs for a different flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; can substitute with salted butter, reduce any additional salt.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for the best texture.
  • 0.75 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used but may affect smoothness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Cool Whip is a shortcut when short on time.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Optional but recommended for extra flavor.
For the Jello Mixture
  • 1 pkg Orange Jello Try different flavors for a fun twist.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Essential for jello activation.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Jello: Boil water, pour it into a bowl with jello powder, stir until dissolved; set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Pan: Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  3. Make Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, press into the bottom of the pan, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Beat Cream Cheese: Whip cream cheese until smooth, add half of the powdered sugar, mix until lump-free.
  5. Whip Cream: In another bowl, beat heavy cream with remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold Mixtures: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into cream cheese; in another bowl, fold remaining whipped cream into cooled jello.
  7. Assemble Layers: Spoon alternating layers of cream cheese and jello mixtures into the crust, swirling for marbled effect.
  8. Chill: Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the jello completely before mixing, refrigerate overnight for best results, and avoid overmixing when folding ingredients.

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