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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Hi, this looks fantastic! Do the lady fingers go in the bottom also of the springform pan or just around the outside? And how did you manage to get that orange pudding to settle in the center so beautifully?
The ladyfingers are taller than the pan, so you break of the ends to make them the right height. Use those little bits and any lady fingers you have left to form the bottom crust. You can just kind of smoosh them together. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it nice to have a little something there and it helps bring in more orange flavor since they are soaked in the juice.
I wondered about that too. If you watch the video, as she pours the pudding over the top, it’s a little forceful when it hits the center of the cream cheese filling, I think, and may cause a little indention in the filling. That’s my hypothesis and I’m sticking to it. :~).
I’m making it today, so we’ll see if I’m able to get that effect as well. Can’t wait!
That’s exactly what happened!
OH my! This sounds so yummy! My boys love creamsicles too.
It is the perfect summertime flavor combination! Thank you!
This is so gorgeous with the filling!
Thank you!
Just shoot me NOW! gRACIOUS, this looks positively lethal! THANK YOU!
Ha! Thank you. It is dangerous, but totally worth it!
One more silly question…are they the hard or soft ones?
I used the hard one so they would soak up all that good orange juice flavor.
You're the best! I'll let you know how it turns out. Can't wait! Thanks for all the great recipes. You make me look like the kitchen diva!!!
Ha! Thank you, I'm anxious to hear how you like it!
I did it! It came out perfectly. Looked just like your picture. It was devoured in mere minutes. Took your advice and added orange zest to the top. Thx ever so much for a fabulous dessert! Making again for Memorial Day…..2 this time.
Yay!! I am so glad you loved it! I wish I was coming to your house for Memorial Day!
Any suggestions on where to find lady fingers? Dying to make this. Thx.
It seems each store has them in a slightly different spot. I've seen them in the freezer section, in the refrigerator section and in the cookie aisle. I hope you are able to find them!
Amazon sells them
Need suggestion. I live in Mexico, and no such thing here as "orange concentrate"..its just not available. What can I substitute?
Hmm. I didn't know the frozen orange juice concentrate was an American thing. You can use orange juice, but you may want to stir in some zest or supplement with some orange extract since the flavor won't be as concentrated.
Hooray! Thank you so much!
Oh my gosh, Carlee! This is like summer on a stick, only in a cheesecake! I love it!
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Ha! That sound about right 😉 Thank you so much!
This looks amazing Carlee!! Pinned!
Thank you!