Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
No-Bake Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake Delight
The Taste of Summer, No Oven Required
This No-Bake Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake Delight is everything summer dreams are made of. Inspired by the nostalgic Creamsicle flavor and the citrusy chill of Orange Julius, this dessert layers sweet, tangy, and creamy in every refreshing bite.
Crush-Worthy Crust
The base begins with a buttery Nilla wafer crust that delivers a golden crunch beneath every creamy forkful. It’s pressed into a springform pan and frozen instead of baked, making it perfect for those hot days when turning on the oven is simply not an option.
Dreamy Creamsicle Filling
The cheesecake layers are built in a duet—one smooth and tangy with cream cheese and a whisper of vanilla, the other airy and citrusy with whipped cream folded into orange gelatin and fresh zest. Together, they mimic the magical flavor of a boardwalk Creamsicle, but with the rich tang of a classic cheesecake base.
A Swirl of Orange Clouds
The crowning glory is a swirl of the orange whipped gelatin mixture and cheesecake, creating a pillowy top layer that’s as light as summer itself. It’s silky, vibrant, and gorgeously orange-speckled, with a texture that floats between mousse and whipped cream.
Perfect for Picnics and BBQs
Chilled to perfection after a long rest in the fridge, this cheesecake emerges sliceable and stunning—ready to steal the show at your next summer gathering. Add a few orange segments or zest curls for a final touch of sunshine.
A Jersey Shore Throwback
Every bite evokes the familiar flavors of an Orange Julius on the boardwalk—cool, citrusy, and deeply satisfying. It’s a grown-up version of your childhood treat, now in cheesecake form and refreshingly no-bake.
Make it, Chill it, Love it
No-Bake Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake Delight isn’t just a dessert—it’s summer on a plate.
Ingredients:
11 ounces vanilla wafer cookies
1 1/2 cup sugar (divided
4 tbsp butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces heavy cream
1 box gelatin, orange (3.3 oz)
1 cup water, boiling
1 each orange, zested (save fruit for decoration)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
BOTTOM CRUMB LAYER (35 minutes):
Put vanilla wafers in food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add 3/4 cup sugar and melted butter and pulse to incorporate.
Grease bottom and sides of 9″ spring form pan.
Press mixture into bottom and slightly up sides of pan. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
ORANGE GELATIN & CREAM LAYER (15 minutes):
In a medium bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Whisk until dissolved. Set aside until cooled.
Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth.
Zest orange and set aside.
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Add 1/2 of whipped cream mixture to cooled gelatin and add orange zest. Whisk to blend. Set aside.
Fold remainder of whipped cream mixture into cream cheese mixture.
ASSEMBLE (10 minutes):
Gently spread remaining cream cheese mixture over orange mixture.
Pour remaining orange whipped cream mixture over cream cheese mixture.
If desired, take a butter knife and gently glide through cream cheese layers to swirl.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 649 Calories; 42g Fat (56.7% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 66g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 112mg Cholesterol; 302mg Sodium; 53g Total Sugars; 1mcg Vitamin D; 93mg Calcium; 1mg Iron; 160mg Potassium; 105mg Phosphorus. Exchanges:
