Description
This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake filling with citrusy orange jello and a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s an easy, refreshing dessert packed with nostalgic creamsicle flavor—perfect for summer or anytime you want a chilled, no-bake treat.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) box orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the orange jello in 1 cup boiling water and let it cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by spraying lightly and lining with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with ½ cup powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest (if using) until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Gently mix the cooled jello with the remaining whipped cream until smooth.
- Spoon alternating dollops of cream cheese and jello mixtures into the crust. Swirl lightly with a knife for a marbled look.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
Notes
- Use lemon, strawberry, or peach jello for fun flavor variations.
- To make it gluten-free, use GF cookies instead of graham crackers.
- Add a chocolate ganache layer on top for an indulgent twist.
- Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
