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Cook This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake for A Potluck Table

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In Part 3 of making Cook This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake for A Potluck Table, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

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Start by pressing the buttery graham cracker crust into your springform pan—make it even and firm so it holds together when you slice. While it chills, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light, then whip the cream separately; this step is crucial for that cloud-like texture.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently with a spatula, then swirl in the marmalade and zest. Pour it over the crust, smooth the top, and let it chill for at least 4 hours. The wait is hard, but the result is a perfectly set, creamy cheesecake that slices cleanly.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Cook This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake for A Potluck Table
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Cook This No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake for A Potluck Table

This no-bake orange creamsicle cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. It's a nostalgic treat that's incredibly easy to make and always disappears fast at any gathering.

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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time4 hrs 20 mins (includes chilling)
Servings12 servings
CourseDessert
Calories420 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in the orange marmalade and orange zest until evenly distributed. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. Before serving, garnish with additional orange zest or whipped cream if desired. Slice and enjoy!

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the smoothest filling, make sure your cream cheese is truly at room temperature before beating—this prevents lumps. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze the cheesecake (without garnish) for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 420 kcalProtein: 6gCarbs: 38gFat: 28gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.