Description
Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are a bright and creamy no-bake dessert that capture the nostalgic flavor of classic creamsicles. Featuring a buttery vanilla cookie crust, a smooth orange-vanilla cheesecake filling, and a light whipped topping, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for spring and summer gatherings or any time you want a refreshing citrusy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (or graham cracker crumbs)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- Orange food coloring (optional)
For the topping:
- Additional whipped topping
- Orange zest or sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Line a muffin tin with 9 paper cupcake liners. In a small bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter together until well combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each liner to form an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange extract or orange zest, mixing until fully incorporated. Then gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Optionally, add a few drops of orange food coloring to achieve a creamsicle hue.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over each crust in the lined muffin tin, smoothing the tops with a spatula or spoon.
- Chill to set: Place the mini cheesecakes in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set and firm.
- Add topping and serve: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with additional whipped topping and garnish with orange zest or sprinkles for a decorative finish.
Notes
- You can substitute orange extract with 2–3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice for a more natural citrus flavor.
- These mini cheesecakes freeze well; serve chilled straight from the freezer for a refreshing, icy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
