Sometimes my finance posts recipes on my facebook wall as a hint of what he wants me to bake for him. Lucky for him, I like to bake.
This Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake was not too sweet or rich - which means you can eat more in one sitting!! Yeah!! LOL.
What you will need for the crust:
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Now for the cheesecake:
2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
And finally, the Orange Creamsicle Layer:
1 3oz box orange flavored gelatin
1.5 cup boiling water
1 8oz container of whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine all of the ingredients for the crust in a bowl. Once ingredients are mixed, press into a nine inch springform pan and set aside.
Whip the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a mixer (I used the paddle attachment on my KitchenAid mixer). Beat in one egg at a time and then add the sour cream.
Pour the filling into the crust ....
I always score (I think that's what it called) my cakes (take a knife and run down the middle of the cake so it will not bubble when it cooks)
Bake for 40 minutes.
After the cheesecake has baked (for 40 minutes), turn off the oven and open the oven door a crack. You're gonna leave the cheesecake in the oven like this for half an hour.
Once you remove from the oven, you will need to let the cake cool completely before you add the gelatin layer.
When the cake is all nice and cool, you can start with the Jell-o!
Mix your orange gelatin with boiling water until it dissolves. Then whisk in the Cool Whip until it's combined completely.
Pour over the cheesecake (which is still left in the springform pan)
Place the pan on a plate and put it in the freezer for an hour.
Remove the cake from the freezer and chill in the refrigerator (for at least 2 hours)- it will be best if you leave the cake in the fridge until the next day before serving.
Before you unhinge your pan, run a sharp knife around the cake so nothing is stuck on the pan!
Like I said before, this recipe was posted to me on facebook, but you can find the original recipe right here:
