Description
A no-bake cheesecake inspired by the classic creamsicle flavor, featuring a vibrant orange filling on a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 200 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g)
- Pinch of fine salt
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature (680 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, room temperature (240 g)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- 1/2 cup orange juice, divided (120 ml)
- 1 cup cold heavy cream (240 ml)
- Set Option A: 1 packet unflavored gelatin (7 g), bloomed in 1/4 cup orange juice
- Set Option B: 1 box orange gelatin, 3 oz size, dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water then cooled
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment for easy release.
- Stir graham crumbs, melted butter, and salt until all crumbs are moistened. Press firmly into the pan. Chill while you make the filling.
- Beat heavy cream to soft peaks and chill the bowl in the fridge.
- Beat cream cheese until very smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy and no grainy bits remain. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, orange zest, and 1/4 cup orange juice.
- Set Option A: Sprinkle gelatin over the remaining 1/4 cup orange juice. Let sit 5 minutes to bloom. Warm gently in the microwave in short bursts until melted and clear, but not hot. Cool 2 to 3 minutes, then mix into the cream cheese base in a slow stream while beating on low.
- Set Option B: Dissolve orange gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir until fully clear. Let cool to just warm. Beat into the cream cheese base on low speed until combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the filling until no streaks remain.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Run a thin knife around the edge, release the ring, and slice with a warm knife. Garnish with extra zest or thin orange slices if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight. If using orange gelatin, it provides a stronger citrus flavor and color. Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg