Description
A refreshing and nostalgic twist on a classic dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with zesty orange flavors without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 ounce) box orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve orange jello in boiling water; let cool for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- Mix Graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and salt; press into the pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream with remaining powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Combine whipped cream with cooled jello mixture gently.
- Layer cheesecake filling and jello mixture in crust for a marbled effect.
- Refrigerate for at least 360 minutes or overnight to set before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit when preparing for those watching their sugar intake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg