This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, with its creamy, tangy flavor, is an effortlessly simple and perfect dessert to indulge in during the summer.
Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor. Dump crumbs into a medium sized bowl and add 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter. Stir to combine.
Spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray. Press wafer mixture onto the bottom of the pan and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
In a small bowl, mix the jello and boiling water together, set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, using a hand mixer beat heavy cream, vanilla extract, powder sugar and orange zest. Beat until stiff peaks form on the whisks.
Mix half of the whipped cream mixture with the orange jello, and half the whipped cream mixture with the cream cheese mixture.
Alternate spreading each mixture onto the crust. Start with the cream cheese mixture and end with the orange jello whipped cream mixture.
Chill for atleast 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve!
Notes
Make sure that the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start mixing it. This will ensure that your cheesecake is smooth with no lumps.
Chill the cheesecake properly: Be patient when it comes to chilling the cheesecake. Giving it adequate time to set will ensure that the layers stay intact when you slice it.
For the crust, you can use other cookies if you can't find vanilla wafers. Graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or any vanilla flavored cookies can be crushed up and used. If you're feeling adventurous, you can try chocolate cookies or Oreos.