Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are delightful bite-sized treats combining the classic flavors of a creamsicle with the richness of cheesecake. Featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, a creamy vanilla layer, and a vibrant orange-flavored top layer swirled for a beautiful presentation, these no-bake cheesecakes are perfect for parties or a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For crust:
- 12 Oreo Cookies
For the cheesecake:
- 16 ounces 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 the crust: Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. Place one Oreo cookie at the bottom of each liner to form the crust base.
- Make cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add orange extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped heavy cream on low speed until just combined.
- Divide and layer: Split the cheesecake mixture evenly between two bowls. Spread half of the plain mixture over the Oreo crust in each liner.
- Add orange flavor and color: To the remaining half of the mixture, add orange zest and 2-3 drops of orange gel food coloring. Mix gently on low speed to combine.
- Top and swirl: Carefully spoon the orange mixture over the plain cheesecake layer in the cupcake liners. Use a toothpick to swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 3-4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Garnish and serve: Once set, garnish with whipped cream and orange slices if desired before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Adjust the amount of orange food coloring to achieve desired vibrancy without overpowering flavor.
- Use gel food coloring as it won’t alter the texture of cheesecake.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream (note flavor changes).
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, No-Bake Dessert, Oreo Crust, Citrus Cheesecake
