No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

This creamy, citrusy cheesecake captures the nostalgic flavor of an orange creamsicle with a smooth, no-bake filling and a buttery graham cracker crust.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours (or overnight)
Servings: 10–12

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar

Filling

• 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) orange gelatin powder
• ¼ cup hot water
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold

Topping (Optional)

• Whipped cream
• Orange slices or zest
• White chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

2. Dissolve the Gelatin

1. Mix the orange gelatin powder with the hot water until completely dissolved.
2. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.

3. Make the Filling

1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla.
3. Mix in the cooled gelatin mixture.

4. Whip the Cream

1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold the whipped cream into the orange cheesecake mixture.

5. Assemble

1. Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

6. Decorate and Serve

Top with whipped cream, orange zest, orange slices, or white chocolate shavings before serving.

Tips

• For a stronger citrus flavor, add extra orange zest.
• Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
• A vanilla wafer crust works beautifully as an alternative to graham crackers.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.