Description
A refreshing dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the zesty flavor of oranges, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 2 tsp powdered gelatin (about 7 grams)
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate.
- Prepare the first layer: Bloom 2 teaspoons of gelatin in 3 tablespoons of cold water. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest until smooth. Melt the bloomed gelatin and mix into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped cream and pour over the crust. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare the second layer: Bloom remaining gelatin in cold water. Whip another cup of heavy cream. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Melt the remaining gelatin and mix into the cream cheese mixture, fold in whipped cream, and spread over the orange layer. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Add the topping: Dissolve orange gelatin mix in boiling water, then add cold water. Pour over set cheesecake and refrigerate until firm.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edge of the pan, remove sides, slice, and serve with whipped cream and orange slices.
Notes
For a stronger orange flavor, use fresh orange juice instead of concentrate. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, orange, dessert, summer recipe