No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Introduction

Today, I have for you a quick and easy sweet treat that brings summer to your kitchen. This no-bake orange creamsicle cheesecake is great for summer and tastes light, creamy, and delicious with its sweet citrus flavor. Not to mention super simple. You don’t even need an oven!

Why Make This Recipe

This is a super easy cheesecake recipe that you can make for any occasion. Picnic, Birthday Party or Family Dessert Night and it is always one of the first desserts to be finished. It put me in mind of those long hot summer days and is so refreshing. And best of all, because it is no-bake and quick to throw together these Coconut Bars with Chocolate Shortbread crust are perfect for those days when you just don’t want to heat up the house.

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mixing bowl that graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter are in. Pack mixture firmly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to make crust.
2. In a different bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese. Then slowly mix in powdered sugar until combined.
3. Cream Cheese FillingSigno Vanilla extractOrange Zest Orange JuiceHeavy Cream Beat until thick and fluffy.
4. Spread over the base then fold with a supply of butter.
5. Chill at least 4 hours, or preferably until set.
6. Chill it and if you like — garnish with a little more orange zest!

How to Serve No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

You need to keep it in the refrigerator before serving, this cheesecake is no bake and needs to set properly so make sure you have 2–3 hours for it . You can then slice it into wedges and sprinkle some extra orange zest over the top of each wedge as a garnish. Perfect to share with the fam!