No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - Pinch of salt
02 - 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
03 - 2 cups crushed Graham Crackers (around 14 sheets)

→ Filling

04 - 1 cup hot water
05 - 1 box (3 ounces) orange gelatin mix
06 - 2 blocks (8 ounces each) room-temperature cream cheese
07 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, split in two portions
08 - 2 cups cold heavy cream
09 - Zest of one orange, if you like
10 - 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl safe for hot items, combine the orange gelatin powder with the boiling water. Stir well until dissolved completely and leave it to cool off for 30 minutes.
02 - Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with some cooking spray. Add parchment paper to the bottom and sides to make it easier to remove later.
03 - Combine the Graham Cracker crumbs with salt and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly along the pan’s base and slightly up the sides. Let it set in the freezer for half an hour.
04 - In a big bowl, use a mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese and one cup of powdered sugar. Mix for about two minutes until creamy.
05 - Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl along with the leftover powdered sugar, orange zest, and vanilla. Keep going until you see stiff peaks.
06 - Take half of the whipped cream and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Then mix the rest into the cooled orange gelatin.
07 - Spoon the jello and cream cheese mixtures into the crust in alternating layers. Use a butter knife to lightly swirl the layers together for a marbled look.
08 - Pop the cheesecake in the fridge, cover it, and let it set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
09 - Take off the sides of the springform pan gently. If you’d like, decorate with dollops of whipped cream and some orange slices before slicing and serving.

# Notes:

01 - This creamy, fruity no-bake dessert is perfect for summer and has all the charm of an orange creamsicle.
02 - Always work with softened cream cheese to make sure your filling turns out smooth without lumps.
03 - Whisk the orange jello with boiling water until dissolved completely, and let it cool before adding to the whipped cream.
04 - Keep both the cream and bowl cold when whipping to get the fluffiest peaks!

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