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No-Bake Orange Cheesecake: Simple & Tasty

Discover the sheer delight of ano-bake orange cheesecakethat’s not only scrumptious but also incredibly easy to make. This dessert blends the zesty allure of fresh oranges with the creamy texture of cheesecake, all set on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for those who love a hint of citrus in their sweets, this cheesecake requires no oven time and features natural orange flavor, making it an ideal choice for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 cupscream cheese, at room temperature1/4 cuppowdered sugar1 tablespoonorange zest
  • 2 1/2 cupscream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoonorange zest
  • 1/2 cupfresh orange juice2 teaspoonspure vanilla extract1 cupheavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cupfresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoonspure vanilla extract
  • 1 cupheavy whipping cream
  • Fresh orange slices, for infusion and garnish
  • Additional whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the base of a springform pan to form the crust and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the base of a springform pan to form the crust and chill in the refrigerator.
  3. For the filling, beat cream cheese until creamy, then incorporate powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Gently press orange slices into the filling for infusion. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. For the filling, beat cream cheese until creamy, then incorporate powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Gently press orange slices into the filling for infusion. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Serve with additional whipped cream and orange slices as garnish.

Notes

Orange Variety:Use a variety of orange likenavelorValenciafor a sweet and robust flavor.Garnish Tips:Add a sprinkle of grated orange zest on top of the whipped cream for an extra zesty note.
Orange Variety:Use a variety of orange likenavelorValenciafor a sweet and robust flavor.
Garnish Tips:Add a sprinkle of grated orange zest on top of the whipped cream for an extra zesty note.
Storage:This cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it a great make-ahead dessert for gatherings.