No-Bake Orange Creamsicle (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 box (3 ounce) orange jello
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1 cup boiling water
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2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs (about 14 sheets)
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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pinch of salt
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2 blocks (8 ounce each) cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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zest of 1 orange, optional
# Instructions:
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Add the orange jello powder and boiling water to a heat-proof bowl. Whisk until well combined, then set aside to cool fully, about 30 minutes.
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Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment.
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Mix the Graham Cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the base and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Fold the remaining whipped cream into the cooled jello mixture.
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Alternate spooning the cream cheese and jello mixtures into the prepared crust, creating layers. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two together.
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Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely set.
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Remove the sides of the springform pan. Optionally, pipe whipped cream around the edges and garnish with orange slices before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
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Whisk the orange jello and boiling water until fully dissolved, then let it cool to room temperature before folding it with whipped cream.
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For the most stable peaks, whip cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl.