Zesty Orange No-Bake Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Silky orange-infused no-bake cheesecake with crunchy graham base.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
→ Mixture
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2 cups softened cream cheese
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1 cup sugar powder
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1 cup whipped heavy cream
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1 cup squeezed orange juice
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Rind from 1 orange
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
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1 packet (around 2 tablespoons) plain gelatin
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2 tablespoons cool water
→ Topping (if wanted)
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Extra orange wedges or grated peel
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl. Stir until everything sticks together and push the mix into a 9-inch springform pan bottom to create your base.
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Take a big bowl and beat your softened cream cheese until it's smooth with no lumps.
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Slowly add sugar powder to your cream cheese, mixing as you go until everything's blended well.
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Pour in the whipped heavy cream, fresh orange juice, orange rind, and vanilla flavoring. Beat everything fast until your mix looks light and fluffy.
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Sprinkle gelatin over cool water in a small bowl. Let it sit about 5 minutes to soak up the water, then warm it gently in the microwave for about 10 seconds until it dissolves.
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Drizzle the warm gelatin into your cheesecake mix, stirring constantly so it mixes in evenly.
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Gently pour your cheesecake mix over the graham cracker base. Use a spatula to smooth the top nice and flat.
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Cover your pan with plastic wrap or foil and stick it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but leaving it overnight works better.
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When it's firm, pop off the sides of the springform pan and add some orange slices or grated peel on top before you serve it.
# Additional Notes:
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Leaving this in the fridge all night makes it easier to cut clean slices.