This orange creamsicle no bake cheesecake is the perfect creamy mix of vanilla and orange citrus in a fun creamy cheesecake package. This is the perfect summertime dessert!
Just imagine it: lady fingers with a kick of orange juice, creamy vanilla cheesecake and a homemade orange pudding coming together in one delicious dessert. Imagine no more and run to the kitchen to make one.
This no bake cheesecake has a few steps, but it’s really easy to make. The flavors are absolutely amazing together and the texture is perfect. It’s perfect for a celebration or a summer get together.
The flavors of orange and vanilla are a match made in heaven. And (not so) shockingly I am not the only one who thinks so.
The combination always reminds me of childhood trips to Florida and getting a orange and vanilla twist cone at the roadside citrus stands. Dreamsicles are one of my dad’s favorite treats as well.
I thought it would be fun to make a cheesecake that celebrated those same flavors. Seeing as it is a summer flavor combination, a no bake cheesecake recipe was definitely the way to go.
This cheesecake has a perfectly fluffy and fun texture and the layers worked so well together. Even the non-cheesecake lovers in the family went nuts over it.
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Tips and Tricks:
You may want to place your springform pan on a plate or another pan while it sets up. If there is extra orange juice in your lady fingers, it may try to run out.
So if your springform pan isn’t 100% leak proof, you’ll want something to catch the drips. It’s much easier to clean a plate than the fridge!
If you want distinct layers, be gentle while pouring the orange mixture over the cheesecake mixture. The dip in the center of the cheesecake in the photos was caused by overexuberant pouring.
Give yourself plenty of time to let your cheesecake set up. It is too pretty to have it be a mess. Though it will certainly be delicious either way.
This is best served cold. So get yourself a nice big slice and enjoy!
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
Ingredients
Orange Pudding
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cup whole milk
- 4 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Ladyfinger Crust
- 7 oz ladyfinger cookies the crunchy kind
- 2 cups orange juice
No Bake Cheesecake
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
Instructions
Orange Pudding
- In a large (preferably heavy bottomed) saucepan, whisk together the sugar and corn starch. Add a tablespoon or two of cold milk and whisk until smooth. Slowly add milk, whisking as you go so that there aren't any lumps.2 Tablespoons cornstarch, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1¾ cup whole milk
- Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring for a minute or two. The pudding should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the orange juice concentrate and butter. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate until ready to use.4 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, 2 Tablespoons butter
Crust
- Break each lady finger so that they are about the height of your 8" springform pan.7 oz ladyfinger cookies
- Dip each piece of lady finger into orange juice. Place the lady finger, sugar side out around the springform pan. Use the short pieces to hold them up. It's ok if the bottom isn't a solid crust, just do your best to spread it out evenly and make the outside sturdy and spread out the rest.2 cups orange juice
Cheesecake Filling
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla and continue beating on high for a couple of minutes.16 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Get the cream from the refrigerator and drizzle in while the mixer is still on high.2 cups heavy cream
- Once the cream is completely added, beat until smooth, creamy, airy and stiff enough to hold a peak.
Assembly
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into crust and spread smooth. Be sure to leave room for the pudding.
- Spread cooled pudding over cream cheese mixture and place in the refrigerator.
- Chill for at least an hour, but preferably several hours, before serving.
- Serve cold.
Notes
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This is delicious and the perfect spring dessert! I mean, who doesn't like orange creamsicles?!
Thanks, Val! I really loved your May Day baskets. What fun!
Thanks, Marsha! I hope you have a lovely week as well!
What a pretty cake! The lady finger cookies look lovely around the outside. An orange cheesecake sounds like a wonderful spring or summer celebration cake!
Thank you! We really enjoyed it's light bright flavor. It is fun to pivot to more spring and summery flavors and textures!
I love cheesecake! And the orange sounds like a great twist. I'm pinning this one.
Thank you!
I am a huge cheese cake fan. This looks amazing!
Thank you!
Wow Carlee, another wonderful cake recipe. I love that it is a no bake cheesecake. Yum. I pinned.
Hope you have a nice day and weekend. 🙂
Hugs, Julie xo
Thanks, Julie! Have a fabulous weekend!
Carlee – This sounds wonderful! The lightness of the texture, and the orange pudding, sound so great. Perfect spring time dessert.
Thank you! It is fun to have something your dream up turn out when you make it!
AH my boyfriend is going to die when I make this! Thanks!
Ha! I hope he loves it!
Wait….did you say Orange Creamsicle and Cheesecake in the same title!! This is AMAZING, beautiful, easy and oh so yummy sounding!! Great job Carlee, I am so pinning and trying this asap!!!
Isn't it fun?! Thank you so much, Andrea!
Oh my goodness. This sounds amazing! Creamsicles were one of my favorite treats as a kid, although sherbet was a close second! I've never tried a no-bake cheesecake before, it does sound awesome with temperatures getting warmer!
Hope you have a great day Carlee! 🙂
It is a very quick and easy way to make a dessert! I've made no bake cheesecakes a variety of ways and this is by far the quickest and easiest. It makes a very airy cheesecake, so the texture isn't like the baked kind. But you really get the cream cheese flavor and it is sturdy enough to hold its shape. I think it's a perfect way to enjoy cheesecake in the warm weather! Thanks, Jessica! Have a lovely day!
Carlee why in the world do you have the amounts OF THE ingredients needed in this recipe covered up
Thanking you in Advance
Grace
I'm so sorry about that! How are you viewing the page (on your computer, phone… etc.?) and what is it covered by? I've never heard anyone say that was happening before. In the mean time, if you click on the printable recipe link it will bring you to a google doc version of the recipe you should be able to see.