Description
Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This creamy cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a vibrant orange-infused filling, delivering a delightful balance of flavors that will transport you back to sunny days filled with laughter. Perfect for gatherings or as an indulgent treat any day, serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for added bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, orange zest, juice, and vanilla; blend until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time without overbeating.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool on a wire rack for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Carefully remove from the pan, slice, and serve with whipped cream or additional orange zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg