Description
A deliciously zesty dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a refreshing orange layer, reminiscent of the classic creamsicle treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 2 packages graham crackers
- 2 teaspoons plain flour
- 120 grams caster sugar
- 170 grams unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 450 grams cream cheese, softened
- 240 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 480 millilitres whipped topping, thawed
- Orange Cream Layer:
- 170 grams orange jelly powder (2 x 85g boxes)
- 355 millilitres water, boiling
- 355 millilitres water, cold
- 450 grams cream cheese, softened
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons orange extract
- 16 drops orange food colouring
- Optional Topping:
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Place graham crackers in a food processor and blend into fine crumbs. Add flour and sugar, pulsing to combine. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumb mixture to a 23 x 33 cm pan and press firmly into an even layer. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- Boil water in a medium saucepan. Add orange jelly powder and whisk until fully dissolved. Stir in the cold water. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to cool completely without setting.
- In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange extract, and orange food colouring until smooth and well blended.
- Slowly pour the cooled orange gelatin into the orange cream mixture while continuously mixing to ensure a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Spread the orange cream mixture gently over the cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate dessert until fully chilled and the orange cream layer is set.
- Top individual portions with whipped cream before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- The dessert is best served chilled.
- For a more intense orange flavor, increase the amount of orange extract.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg