Citrus Cheesecake No-Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
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½ cup melted unsalted butter
→ Center
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2 cups softened cream cheese
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1 cup sugar powder
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1 cup whipped heavy cream
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1 cup squeezed orange juice
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1 orange, zested
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
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1 packet unflavored gelatin (around 2 tablespoons)
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2 tablespoons water, cold
→ Topping (if desired)
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Extra orange pieces or grated peel
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix your crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl. Stir until everything sticks together, then push it down firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to create your base.
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Take a big bowl and whip the softened cream cheese until it's smooth with no lumps.
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Little by little, add sugar powder to your cream cheese while mixing continuously until it's completely blended.
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Pour in your whipped heavy cream, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla flavor. Beat everything at medium-high until the mix gets light and airy.
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Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Wait about 5 minutes for it to soak up, then warm it briefly in the microwave for 10 seconds until it melts.
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Gently pour your melted gelatin into the cream cheese blend, stirring constantly to mix it all together.
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Gently pour your cheesecake mixture over the base. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
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Wrap the pan with plastic or foil and stick it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but leaving it overnight works best.
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After it's set, take off the springform sides and top with extra orange pieces or zest before you serve it.
# Additional Tips:
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Letting it chill overnight makes the dessert easier to cut into neat slices.