No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange gelatin (Jell-O)
1 teaspoon orange extract

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter and mix until evenly coated.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Add the orange juice, orange zest, orange gelatin, and orange extract to the cream cheese mixture, folding them in until fully incorporated.
Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the chilled crust and smooth the top.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
Garnish with additional orange zest or whipped cream before serving, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Kcal: 250 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 8 servings