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No-Bake Orange Cream Cheesecake

A creamy and zesty dessert that combines rich cream cheese with the bright flavor of orange, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz) Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream Don't overbeat.
  • 0.5 cups orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
  • to taste orange slices For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well incorporated.
  3. Pour in heavy whipping cream, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until the mixture thickens and forms soft peaks, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Spread the orange cream mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  6. When ready to serve, remove from the springform pan and garnish with fresh orange slices, if desired.

Notes

For variations, use lemon juice instead of orange juice for a more tart flavor or substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for a month.