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This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a nostalgic bite of bright orange and creamy vanilla, reminiscent of those long-gone summer days of your childhood.
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As much as I love a good classic cheesecake, I also appreciate the ease of a no-bake cheesecake. I have quite a few variations on my blog (you’ll find them linked below). Today, I’m adding this No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake to the dessert file!
This Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake combines a childhood favorite – creamsicles, along with the creamy, dreamy cheesecake. You couldn’t ask for a better pairing. Especially since this is a no-bake treat!
I know summer is mostly over for everyone else (not in Phoenix!), but this isn’t one of those desserts that needs to be limited to a certain time of the year – it’s perfect any time!
Let it chill
It’s best to make this cheesecake the day before you want to serve it so it has time to set up completely. You will need at least 4 hours of chill time, but 6-8 hours is better. Overnight is the best amount of time in my opinion.
How to make No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
For this cheesecake, you will start with a cookie crumb base. You’ll need to let it chill out in the fridge for about 30 minutes or so. Next, you’ll mix up the no-bake cheesecake, then the orange mixture. You’ll add a whipped cream mixture to both the cheesecake and orange mixture before layering them both into the prepared crust. The No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake will have to hang out in the fridge again for about 8 hours, or overnight, to set up completely.
Although it sounds complicated, I assure you it’s not!
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No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces vanilla wafers
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 stick
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 8 oz. each
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 box orange jello, 3 oz.
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor until it resembles crumbs. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and melted butter, pulsing to combine.
- Spray a 9-inch springform pan generously with cooking spray and press mixture into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with a hand-held mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together orange jello and boiling water until dissolved and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whip heavy cream, vanilla extract, confectioners sugar, and orange zest until stiff peaks form. Combine half of the whipped cream mixture with the orange jello mixture and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Alternate spreading each mixture into the pan, starting with the cream cheese mixture and ending with whipped cream. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- You may be able to enjoy your cheesecake at the 4-hour minimum chill time – but I think 8 hours to overnight is better.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made it fo Easter Sunday and it was a big hit. Made it again tonight bit with black cherry jello and added no sugar black cherry koolaid powder as I dont have zest. OMG!!!!!!!
Could you freeze for later and thaw when ready to serve?
Honestly, I’ve never tried freezing this recipe so I can’t answer it. I would think because of the gelatin, it might get weird once thawed, so I probably would not do it … however, if you try to freeze it, I would love to know your thoughts in case anyone else has the same question.
I made this and decided to freeze it and it was beyond DELICIOUS. I froze it straight in my spring form pan, dipped it on hot water after frozen and it popped right out of my pan. In fact, I’ve made it twice in the past two weeks for our family and guests and am trying it tonight with strawberry jello instead of the orange. It freezes wonderfully and slices so nice. It was a huge hit – perfect hot summer evening dessert. ❤️
Is there a vegan version of this ? 🙏🏻
I’m not familiar enough with vegan cooking or recipes to be able to answer this. I’m so sorry! I hope one of my readers sees this and has an answer for you!
I tried this at my family gathering with great success.
Thank you
Easy to make and tastes delish!
Turned out great! Curious about how it would turn out with cool whip instead of whipping cream
Some people swear by whipping cream. Me, i could go either or for desserts. As far as flavor, i prefer Reddi Whip. You’d have to figure out measurements but who cares.
Just gently fold it in cooled jello
mixture
I have used both and I love both but I personally love the whip topping I even buy the extra creamy 🤤
Thank you for the recipe Jamie! Made this for my son’s birthday since his favorite color is orange and he asked for a cheesecake. Easy to make, beautiful to behold, and simply delicious! Perhaps I am misreading the recipe, but I did not see when and where to put the zest of one orange. Taking cue from the pictures, it looks as if it is added to the cream cheese mixture. Suppose it doesn’t really matter though, it will be delicious no matter when and where you place it.
On the 5th step it says to addthe zest of orange with other ingredients.
I will definitely have to make this.
Made the cream sickle cheesecake. Turned out perfect. Thank You.
That looks absolutely luscious! I love no bake cheesecakes and all things creamsicle, so this is right up my alley!