Description
A delightful recipe for Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake that combines the flavors of orange and cream in a rich, creamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the cheesecake.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Top the cheesecake with fresh orange slices or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added decoration and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g