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Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes

Creamy Orange Creamsicle Mini Cheesecakes That Refresh Summer

Delicious mini cheesecakes inspired by classic creamsicle flavors, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 12 cookies Oreo Cookies Substitute gluten-free cookies if desired.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Sugar substitute can be used.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can substitute with coconut cream.
  • 1 Orange Zest needed, or substitute with orange juice.
  • 0.5 tsp Orange Extract
  • 2-3 drops Orange Gel Food Coloring Optional.
For Garnishing
  • Whipped Cream For topping.
  • Orange Slices Fresh garnish.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Electric mixer
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a standard muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and place one whole Oreo cookie at the bottom of each liner.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  3. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently add orange extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream carefully.
  5. Spoon one portion of the mixture over each Oreo crust.
  6. In a second bowl, mix in the zest of one orange and gel coloring, then combine with the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Spread the orange-infused mixture over the first layer and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight for best results.
  9. Garnish with whipped cream and orange slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Whip the cream until just stiff to maintain airiness. Allow to chill thoroughly for best texture and flavor.

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