Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful twist on the classic treat. Creamy and tangy with a burst of citrus, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1 Orange (zest of one orange)
- ½ teaspoon Orange extract
- 2–3 drops of Orange gel food coloring
For garnish:
- Whipped cream, optional
- Orange slices, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place 12 cupcake liners in a muffin tin, add one Oreo to the bottom of each cupcake liner, and set aside.
- Make the Orange Creamsicle Filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, add orange extract and mix until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese mixture into beaten heavy cream mix on low speed just to combine.
- Divide and Layer: Divide mixture into 2 equal portions in separate bowls. Spread the first half of the cheesecake mixture over the Oreo bottom. To the remaining half of the mixture, add orange zest and orange gel food coloring, then gently spread orange mixture over the cream cheese layer and swirl the mixture with a toothpick.
- Chill and Garnish: Set in the fridge to firm. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight. When the mini cheesecake is completely set, garnish with whipped cream on top and an orange slice if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of orange extract and food coloring to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes, Dessert, Cheesecake, Orange, Citrus
