No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

Prepare the Crust:

Pulse vanilla wafers in a food processor until they turn into fine crumbs.

Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the melted butter, pulsing until well combined.

Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Chill the crust in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set.

Make the Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

In a separate bowl, dissolve the orange Jell-O in the boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool slightly.

In another medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and orange zest until stiff peaks form.

Divide the whipped cream mixture: fold half of it into the cooled orange Jell-O mixture and the other half into the cream cheese mixture.

Assemble the Cheesecake:

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust, followed by the orange cream mixture on top.

Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set before serving.

Enjoy the smooth and zesty flavors of this no-bake creamsicle cheesecake!