No-Bake Orange Cream Cheesecake

Servings

8 slices

Total Time

20 minutes prep + 4 hours chilling

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Ingredients

Crust

• 200 g graham crackers (or digestive biscuits), crushed

• 100 g unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tbsp sugar

Cheesecake Filling

• 400 g cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ¾ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 2 tbsp orange juice

Fruit Layer

• 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments

Topping (Optional)

• whipped cream

• extra orange zest

• orange slices

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Instructions

1. Make the Crust

1. In a bowl combine:

   • crushed graham crackers

   • sugar

   • melted butter

2. Mix until it resembles wet sand.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.

4. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.

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2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.

3. Mix until creamy.

In a separate bowl:

• whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture.

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3. Assemble the Cake

1. Spread a layer of cheesecake filling onto the crust.

2. Arrange orange segments evenly.

3. Cover with the remaining cheesecake mixture and smooth the top.

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4. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until firm.

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5. Decorate and Serve

Top with:

• whipped cream

• orange slices

• orange zest

Slice and serve chilled.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• creamy and light

• fresh citrus flavor

• slightly tangy

• sweet crunchy crust

Perfect for summer desserts or light dinner parties.