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Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

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These Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust layered with creamy vanilla and vibrant orange-flavored cheesecake filling. Perfectly swirled and chilled to set, these bite-sized treats capture the nostalgic flavor of a classic creamsicle in a compact, elegant form ideal for parties or anytime indulgence.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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 as the base for the mini cheesecakes.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the room temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms the sweet, rich cheesecake base.
  3. Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the orange extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy, flavor-infused cream.
  4. Combine Cheese Mixture and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream at low speed just until combined to preserve the airy texture.
  5. Divide Mixture: Split the combined cheesecake mixture evenly into two separate bowls.
  6. Assemble Vanilla Layer: Spoon the first half of the cheesecake mixture over the Oreo cookie crusts evenly, forming the vanilla-flavored layer.
  7. Prepare and Add Orange Layer: To the remaining half of the cheesecake mixture, add orange zest and 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring. Mix gently on low speed to blend the orange flavor and coloring evenly. Spread this orange mixture over the vanilla layer in each cupcake liner.
  8. Create Swirl Effect: Use a toothpick to gently swirl the orange layer into the vanilla layer to create a marbled creamsicle effect.
  9. Chill Mini Cheesecakes: Place the assembled mini cheesecakes in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to allow them to firm up properly.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Once set, optionally top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of orange for added decoration and freshness before serving.

Notes

  • The Oreo crust can be replaced with graham crackers or digestive biscuits for a different flavor profile.
  • For a more intense orange flavor, add a bit more orange extract or zest, but do so carefully to avoid overpowering the cheesecake base.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy whipping cream for the best texture and richness in the cheesecake.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Swirling the two layers is optional but adds a nice visual appeal that mimics a classic creamsicle.
  • Keep the mini cheesecakes refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness and freshness.

Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, No-Bake Dessert, Oreo Crust, Orange Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert

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