Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and a creamy, fluffy orange-infused cheesecake filling. Perfect for summer, they combine the classic flavors of orange and cream for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For crust:
- 12 Oreo Cookies
For the cheesecake:
- 16 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- 2–3 drops orange gel food coloring
For garnish:
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare cupcake liners and crust: Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tin and add one Oreo cookie to the bottom of each liner. Set aside.
- Make cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix room temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Whip heavy cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add orange extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Combine cream cheese with whipped cream: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream on low speed just to combine evenly.
- Divide filling: Divide the combined mixture into two equal portions in separate bowls.
- Layer first half: Spread the first half of the cheesecake mixture over the Oreo cookie base in each cupcake liner.
- Add orange flavor and color to second half: To the remaining half, add orange zest and 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring. Mix gently on low speed until combined. Spread the orange layer over the cream cheese layer and use a toothpick to swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to firm up completely.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and an orange slice if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, creamy filling.
- Use gel food coloring sparingly to avoid altering the taste.
- Refrigerate cheesecakes for several hours to allow them to set properly.
- Optional garnishes like whipped cream and fresh orange slices add a decorative and flavorful touch.
- For a firmer crust, you can crush Oreos finely and mix with a little melted butter before pressing into liners, though this recipe uses whole Oreos.
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes, no bake cheesecake, Oreo crust, orange flavored dessert, summer dessert
