Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 16 ounces heavy cream, whipped
- Optional Garnish:
- Orange slices
- Whipped cream
- Orange zest
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl, then press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill.
- Mix the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gently fold in whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for vibrant flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the filling after adding whipped cream.
- Allow sufficient chilling time for the cheesecake to set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg