Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes with a creamy orange flavor, reminiscent of childhood creamsicles. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- Whipped cream for topping
- Orange marmalade or glaze (optional)
- Fresh orange slices or segments for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until mixed and crumbly. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of lined muffin tins or silicone molds. Chill the crust in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice; beat until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the filling over the prepared crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight to set.
- Once set, top each cheesecake with piped whipped cream, a spoonful of orange marmalade, and garnish with fresh orange slices.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Can be made a day in advance for better taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, orange dessert, summer treats, easy desserts, childhood nostalgia