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No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake - Creamy, Bright, and Effortless

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Orange Creamsicle Filling 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (strained)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • Optional: 1–2 drops orange food coloring for a soft creamsicle hue
  • Topping (Optional) Whipped cream
  • Extra orange zest or thin orange slices

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Lightly grease the sides.
  2. Make the crust: Stir graham crumbs, sugar, and salt with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the pan, going slightly up the sides. Chill while you make the filling.
  3. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let sit 5 minutes until spongy.
  4. Dissolve the gelatin: Gently warm the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds or over a double boiler until liquid and smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
  5. Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add flavor: Mix in orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla. If using food coloring, add it now. Blend until silky.
  7. Stabilize with gelatin: With the mixer running on low, slowly stream in the lukewarm gelatin. Mix just to combine.
  8. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  9. Fold it in: Gently fold the whipped cream into the orange mixture in two additions until no streaks remain.
  10. Fill and smooth: Pour filling over the crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  11. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
  12. Serve: Release the springform ring. Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest or slices. Slice with a warm, dry knife for clean edges.