Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake that combines creamy texture with refreshing orange flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Orange slices (for topping)
- Orange zest (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
- Gradually add orange juice and zest to the cream cheese mixture, mixing well. Optionally, add orange food coloring for brightness.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and decorate with whipped cream, orange slices, and orange zest.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing. Adjust orange juice for desired sweetness or tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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